A Multiple Case Study of Neighborhood Partnerships for Positive Youth Development

Assessed factors associated with successful neighborhood mobilization to prevent teen pregnancy when using a positive youth development approach. Multiple case studies of five neighborhood partnerships involved interviews with key informants, observation of meetings, and review of documents. Compete...

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Published in:	American journal of health behavior Vol. 27; no. 2; p. 156
Main Authors:	Kegler, Michelle C, Wyatt, Vickie Harris
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-2003
Subjects:	Adolescent Adolescents Community Health Services - organization & administration Community Health Services - standards Community Organizations Community Participation Community Planning Cooperative Behavior Early Parenthood Female Health Care Coalitions - organization & administration Humans Interdisciplinary Approach Interviews as Topic Leadership Male Minority Groups Oklahoma Organizational Case Studies Pregnancy Pregnancy in Adolescence - prevention & control Professional Competence Program Evaluation Residence Characteristics Urban Areas Youth Programs
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Summary:	Assessed factors associated with successful neighborhood mobilization to prevent teen pregnancy when using a positive youth development approach. Multiple case studies of five neighborhood partnerships involved interviews with key informants, observation of meetings, and review of documents. Competent staff, strong sense of community support of key organizations, shared leadership and effective group process influenced level of mobilization. (SM)
ISSN:	1087-3244
DOI:	10.5993/AJHB.27.2.7