2023-09-28 14:46:10 +00:00
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abstract: 'Globally, young people are a major demographic group and a key
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constituency in socioeconomic policy considerations. However, in a
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neoliberal era, the social inclusion of youth is in jeopardy. This
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qualitative study explored young people''s connectedness to community and
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opportunities for social inclusion in Newfoundland and Labrador. The
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perspectives of social capital, social exclusion, and sense of community
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provided a theoretical framework for the study. A purposive sample of 23
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youth aged 15 to 24 years provided data through interviews, which we
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analyzed inductively, using thematic analysis. We found that young
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people connected to their communities through informal associations and
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non-profit organizations. These structures provided networks of
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supportive relationships and inclusive spaces, where young people felt a
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sense of belonging, and had opportunities for participation.
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Opportunities took the form of resources and activities that promoted
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personal growth and community building. For example, through
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associations and non-profit organizations, participants engaged in
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general educational development, entrepreneurial training, part-time and
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volunteer work, and advocacy. However, participants also reported some
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barriers to inclusion in their communities. Personal level factors, such
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as illness and environmental level factors, such as low-income and
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social stigma were barriers to inclusion. These findings provide a basis
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for policymakers and practitioners to promote youth social inclusion in
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Newfoundland and Labrador.'
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affiliation: 'Issahaku, PA (Corresponding Author), Mem Univ Newfoundland, Sch Social
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Work, 230 Prince Philip Dr, St John, NF A1C 5S7, Canada.
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Issahaku, Paul Alhassan, Mem Univ Newfoundland, Sch Social Work, 230 Prince Philip
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Dr, St John, NF A1C 5S7, Canada.
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Adam, Anda, Govt Newfoundland \& Labrador, St John, NF, Canada.'
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article-number: '21582440221113845'
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author: Issahaku, Paul Alhassan and Adam, Anda
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author-email: pissahaku@yahoo.com
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author_list:
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- family: Issahaku
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given: Paul Alhassan
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- family: Adam
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given: Anda
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da: '2023-09-28'
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doi: 10.1177/21582440221113845
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files: []
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issn: 2158-2440
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journal: SAGE OPEN
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keywords: 'young people; community connectedness; social inclusion; social
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exclusion forces; Newfoundland and Labrador'
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keywords-plus: 'RISKY SEXUAL-BEHAVIOR; ANTISOCIAL-BEHAVIOR; YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; DRUG-USE;
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT; SENSE; PARTICIPATION; EDUCATION; HEALTH; CITIZENSHIP'
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language: English
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month: JUL
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number: '3'
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number-of-cited-references: '141'
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papis_id: 175fe7b1b82aaddc2ed11142984e3e3a
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ref: Issahaku2022youngpeople
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times-cited: '0'
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title: 'Young People in Newfoundland and Labrador: Community Connectedness and Opportunities
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for Social Inclusion'
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2023-10-01 08:15:07 +00:00
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type: article
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2023-09-28 14:46:10 +00:00
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unique-id: WOS:000834837000001
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usage-count-last-180-days: '0'
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usage-count-since-2013: '5'
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volume: '12'
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web-of-science-categories: Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
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year: '2022'
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