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Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Insights from Adolescents' Socioeconomic Contexts

Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Insights from Adolescents\' Socioeconomic Contexts

The journey of adolescence is significantly shaped by the environments in which young people grow up. A recent study titled "Adolescents' Future in the Balance of Family, School, and the Neighborhood: A Multidimensional Application of Two Theoretical Perspectives" sheds light on how these contexts influence adolescents' educational aspirations and expectations. This blog post explores how practitioners can leverage these findings to enhance their skills and improve outcomes for students.

The Role of Family, School, and Neighborhood

The study utilizes data from the British Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) to analyze the effects of family, school, and neighborhood contexts on adolescents. It highlights two theoretical perspectives: the cultural resource perspective and reference group theory.

Key Findings

The study reveals several important patterns:

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners working with adolescents can draw several insights from this research:

Encouraging Further Research

This study opens avenues for further research into how different contexts interact to shape adolescent development. Practitioners are encouraged to stay informed about ongoing research and consider contributing their observations to enrich understanding in this field.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Adolescents' Future in the Balance of Family, School, and the Neighborhood: A Multidimensional Application of Two Theoretical Perspectives.

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Citation: Mijs, J. J. B., & Nieuwenhuis, J. (2022). Adolescents' future in the balance of family, school, and the neighborhood: A multidimensional application of two theoretical perspectives. Social Science Quarterly, 103(3), 534–549. https://doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.13137
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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