This study examines how university-educated NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth in T & uuml;rkiye perceive and experience economic inequality and its psychosocial consequences. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, data were collected from 17 graduates aged 18-24 who had remained NEET for at least one year. Findings show that inequality is experienced not only as material deprivation but also as moral injustice and identity disruption, leading to low self-esteem, isolation, anger, and burnout. Participants emphasized the need for structured transition programs, career guidance, and psychosocial support. The study highlights the importance of integrated policies addressing both economic and psychosocial dimensions.
Stunting remains a major public health challenge in Indonesia's dryland regions, where cultural and religious values influence child care practices. This study tested a culturally grounded behavior-change communication model for stunting prevention among mothers with children aged 0-23 months in West Timor. Using a quasi-experimental pretest-post-test nonequivalent control group design, 102 mothers were assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention involved a structured cultural communication module delivered by trained religious leaders over six months. Results showed significant improvements in awareness, motivation, intention, and practice among intervention participants, supporting religiously embedded communication as an effective community-based stunting prevention strategy.
This scoping review examines educational poverty among persons with disabilities in Ethiopia, based on 30 studies published between 2010 and 2025. Using the PRISMA-ScR framework, systematic searches identified patterns of limited access, participation, and quality in education, especially for rural populations and those with intellectual, learning, or psychosocial disabilities. While research has increased since 2018, gaps remain in coverage and implementation. Despite supportive policies, challenges such as inadequate teacher training and infrastructure persist. Promising initiatives exist but are limited in scale. The review calls for targeted policy action, better resourcing, and further research to advance inclusive education for all learners.
This article examines the dynamic self-construction of young refugees within the context of forced migration, adopting a social constructionist lens and in response to calls for attending to the complexities and temporalities that form refugee youth identities. Using a case study, it examines how memories of past relationships shape a sense of self across time, emphasizing the interplay and circularity of past, present, and future in changing socio-political contexts. The conclusion points to the need of highlighting the fluid, contextual, and continuously becoming nature of the self for better supporting their transitions to the host societies and in studies of refugee experiences.
This phenomenological mixed methods study explored experiences of paid and voluntary workers with under 18's in UK churches. The context is depleting numbers involved in both paid and voluntary roles across the UK. There are high levels of confidence in both groups, but there were frustrations regarding the working environment, HR management and ethos. Similar trends across paid and volunteer workers indicates that the issues are sector-wide and systemic. It is imperative to intentionally enhance the working environment and opportunities for workers within the nature of this work in the UK church to redress the downward trend of involvement.
This research explored how systemic and institutional constraints impede the transition of urban NEET youth. Framed by empowerment, systems, and social exclusion theories, the study adopts a qualitative comparative case study design complemented by critical realism. Using purposive and snowball sampling techniques, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 38 NEET youth, eight staff of the Youth Employment Agency, and eight social workers in Kumasi, Accra, Tamale, and Ho. Findings reveal systemic fragmentation and policy incoherence. The study recommends institutionalizing social work roles, integrated NEET data systems, cash-plus models, and participatory governance within Ghana's youth protection architecture by the relevant stakeholders.
This qualitative study explores the challenges of university students affected by the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 18 students and analyzed using thematic analysis. Interviews revealed themes of "challenges encountered during the disaster process", "the effects of the earthquake on academic life", and "coping methods". Findings highlight trauma-related stress, disengagement, and social isolation, exposing systemic gaps in youth support services. Findings emphasize the vital role of social work professional practices and policy advocacy in building inclusive, sustainable interventions for vulnerable young adults during and after large-scale disasters.
How competent parents feel about their parenting and how children feel that they are heard and seen are key elements of a good cooperation between parents, children, and professionals. Based on a questionnaire study (N = 479), the views of parents, children, youth care professionals and special education teachers in diverse contexts were described. The findings suggest that professionals find it difficult to support parents' self-efficacy concerning parenting competences. Also, children feel less heard and seen then professionals estimate this. Professionals should focus more on supporting parenting skills, especially for at risk families, and give enduring attention to children's voice.
The study examined the factors driving community awareness of, interaction in, beneficiation from, and influence on sustainability behavior in youth-led initiatives, specifically eco-champs in South Africa. The study used a cross-sectional survey design and a random sample of 325 households from Matatiele Local Municipality. Using Roger's innovation of diffusion model and a multivariate probit regression the study found that location, educational levels, ethnicity, marital status, duration of stay, household size, gender, employment status, and total monthly income were significant. The study recommends extensive campaigns to raise awareness and understanding cultural norms and traditions that hinder community participation in youth-led initiatives.
Trans and non-binary (TNB) youth are overrepresented in out-of-home care, yet data-particularly regarding experiences of abuse and care trajectories in Quebec-remain limited. This study explores the placement experiences of six TNB youth using a grounded theory approach informed by an anti-oppressive, trans-affirmative framework. Most participants initiated their gender transition while in care and encountered systemic challenges within gendered facilities. They reported misgendering, transphobic violence, rights violations, and inconsistent support, revealing ethical and structural tensions in youth protection services. These findings highlight the need for institutional reform and professional training to ensure affirming and safe care environments.
This study examined the practices of orphanages in caring for abandoned children in Hawassa City, Ethiopia, using a qualitative, descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, observation, and document review. The findings revealed that orphanages provide shelter, food, medical care, education, and counseling, but face challenges such as low community awareness, inconsistent government regulations, inflation, and limited land access. Key causes of abandonment included poverty, mental instability, and sexual abuse. The study recommends raising awareness, enhancing alternative care, and fostering collaboration between orphanages and government/non-government actors to improve support for vulnerable children.
College life can expose students to challenges that may pose risk to their mental health. This study examines the predictive role of social engagement and sense of place on campus on mental well-being of Filipino undergraduate students at risk for psychological distress. This quantitative, cross-sectional study collected data from 315 college-level students (Mage=19.58, nfemales=53.3%) with risk for psychological distress through an online survey. Multivariate analysis revealed that engagement with teachers, engagement with peers, and sense of place on campus significantly positively predicted mental well-being. Findings highlight the promotive role of positive social and emotional campus environment on young undergraduates' mental health.
