Ntokozo Mthembu (2019) The narratives of young black Africans in a labour reserve in South Africa
Abstract The aim of this article is to present the findings of a study about the youth’s experiences in relation to the available means of securing a livelihood. This is … Continue reading
Youth Voice Journal Appoints Three New Secretariats
The Youth Voice Journal is pleased to announce the introduction of three new secretariats; Yousef Al-Manasfi, Tessa Neal and Andrej Sagaidak. Yousef has a BA in Politics and an MA … Continue reading
Ana Belén Cano Hila, Marta Sabariego Puig and Antoni Ruiz Bueno (2018) Youth participation in Spanish urban periphery: its concept, spheres and conditioning factors
Abstract This article examines the community participation among 297 young people (from 12 to 16 years) from disadvantaged urban contexts. Our goal is to provide some reflections to review the … Continue reading
Eduard Balashov, Ihor Pasichnyk, Ruslana Kalamazh, Taras Dovhaliuk and Elvira Cicognani (2018) Psychological, Emotional and Social Wellbeing and Volunteering: A Study on Italian and Ukrainian University Students
Abstract Aim of the study was to assess the relationship between psychological, emotional and social wellbeing and volunteering in a sample of University students. A further aim was to assess … Continue reading
Lurdes Veríssimo, Hugo Carvalho, Mónica Soares & Raquel Matos (2018) Do school sports deter or facilitate juvenile delinquency? A multi-method study
Abstract The present study seeks to understand how school sports deter or facilitate delinquent behavior among youth. Literature in this field reveals inconsistent results about this relation. Self-report data about … Continue reading
Ankur Ratnam Tewari (2018) Assessment of Reasons for Poor Academic Performance of African Female Students in Accounting Studies at University of Zululand (UNIZULU)
Abstract Accounting is a male dominated profession historically. Females underperform and are thus dissuaded from taking up this profession. It is hence the need of the hour to understand the … Continue reading
Ehsan U. Syed, Nargis Asad, Murad M Khan, Mohammad Zaman and Shahina Pirani (2018) On the pathway to suicide: suicidal ideation in young people in Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract Background: Suicidal behaviors (completed suicide, deliberate self-harm, suicidal ideation) are global public health issues. Suicidal ideation is the first step on the suicide ‘pathway’ and an important area of … Continue reading
Thulane Gxubane (2018) Reintegration challenges of youth who were diverted into a residential sex offenders’ programme in South Africa
Abstract This article explores the reintegration of youth subsequent to their release on completion of their residential sex offenders’ diversion programme and the role of social workers in this regard. … Continue reading
Niyi Awofeso, Zahour Al Haj Rabih, Fatima Al Odaini, Amina Abdulrazzaq, Maram Youssef, Mohammed Guleid, Abdul Rahman Al-Maflehi, and Moyosola Bamidele (2018) Findings from 2017 anthropometry and nutrition survey of youths (18-35 years) resident in UAE
Abstract Background: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2015, 13.5% of children aged 5 – 17 years were determined to be obese. Anthropometric tools, combined with the dietary and … Continue reading
