TY - JOUR
T1 - Frameworks for African-centered youth development
T2 - A critical comparison of the Nguzo Saba and the five Cs
AU - Lateef, Husain
AU - Anthony, Elizabeth
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2020/7/3
Y1 - 2020/7/3
N2 - Several African-centered theoretical models have been developed to conceptualize the process of healthy development among members of the African-American community. Within prevention-based research, African-centered perspectives are not often utilized as the basis of prevention efforts for African-American youth populations. However, given the distinct experiences of African-American youths, the purpose of this article is to critically compare the principles of the Nguzo Saba and the Five Cs of Positive Youth Development (PYD). We critically compare the two theoretical models in the context of their historical development. The process of comparing the concepts of youth development within each model yielded insights that are particularly important for future theorizing. We conclude with the implications for future practice intervention efforts for African-American youths.
AB - Several African-centered theoretical models have been developed to conceptualize the process of healthy development among members of the African-American community. Within prevention-based research, African-centered perspectives are not often utilized as the basis of prevention efforts for African-American youth populations. However, given the distinct experiences of African-American youths, the purpose of this article is to critically compare the principles of the Nguzo Saba and the Five Cs of Positive Youth Development (PYD). We critically compare the two theoretical models in the context of their historical development. The process of comparing the concepts of youth development within each model yielded insights that are particularly important for future theorizing. We conclude with the implications for future practice intervention efforts for African-American youths.
KW - African-American population
KW - community and youth services
KW - community practice
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U2 - 10.1080/15313204.2018.1449690
DO - 10.1080/15313204.2018.1449690
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85044443105
SN - 1531-3204
VL - 29
SP - 270
EP - 285
JO - Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work
JF - Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work
IS - 4
ER -