Abstract
This research principally discerns what young people want from their youth worker
and portrays the significance of that relationship to them. The research illustrates young
peoples’ thoughts and voice within the current discourse around what constitutes
effective youth practice. It also reveals that communication, equity and respect which are
at the top of young people’s agenda. The young people had reservations about certain
types of youth work practice they had experienced in the past but valued and prioritised
the personal characteristics of the youth worker.
and portrays the significance of that relationship to them. The research illustrates young
peoples’ thoughts and voice within the current discourse around what constitutes
effective youth practice. It also reveals that communication, equity and respect which are
at the top of young people’s agenda. The young people had reservations about certain
types of youth work practice they had experienced in the past but valued and prioritised
the personal characteristics of the youth worker.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-38 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Scottish Youth Issues Journal |
Volume | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- young people
- youth work
- community education
- youth work qualities