Latino Youth Participation in Community Programs

Latino Youth Participation in Community Programs

Twelve Latino parents were interviewed regarding what attracted their children to community activities and ways to increase participation of Latino youth in activities. According to the parents interviewed, children participated in activities which they enjoyed, activities that made them productive...

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Main Authors: Linda Skogrand, Kathleen Riggs, Stacey Huffaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2008-09-01
Series:Journal of Youth Development
Online Access:http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/314
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spelling doaj-3ba9bcfa92914b989dff7296656f8e092020-11-25T01:38:59ZengUniversity Library System, University of PittsburghJournal of Youth Development2325-40172008-09-013212613410.5195/jyd.2008.314292Latino Youth Participation in Community ProgramsLinda Skogrand0Kathleen Riggs1Stacey Huffaker2Utah State UniversityUtah State UniversityUtah State UniversityTwelve Latino parents were interviewed regarding what attracted their children to community activities and ways to increase participation of Latino youth in activities. According to the parents interviewed, children participated in activities which they enjoyed, activities that made them productive and kept them out of trouble, helped them gain skills that would benefit their future, and activities that involved the entire family. Implications for programming for Latino youth are provided.http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/314
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description Twelve Latino parents were interviewed regarding what attracted their children to community activities and ways to increase participation of Latino youth in activities. According to the parents interviewed, children participated in activities which they enjoyed, activities that made them productive and kept them out of trouble, helped them gain skills that would benefit their future, and activities that involved the entire family. Implications for programming for Latino youth are provided.
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