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Reviews"an excellent blend of conceptual, methodological and empirical chapters" -- Rasa Pilkauskaite Valickiene, Applied Research in Quality of Life"This timely volume takes a strengths-based approach to understanding Roma minority youth, who historically have been one of the most marginalized and oppressed groups in Europe. The international and multidisciplinary perspectives make the book essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to support positive development of Roma youth across a variety of cultural contexts." -- Jennifer E. Lansford, Research Professor, Duke University, Center for Child and Family Policy, USA"By employing a positive youth development (PYD) approach, this masterful volume unpacks the multiple pathways and resources that Roma young people tap for positive adaptation, resilience, and wellbeing. In opening us to Roma youth's strengths and supports, this book expands our thinking to reconsider what we must be missing when we study so many young people primarily through a deficit lens." -- Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Ph.D, Search Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, "an excellent blend of conceptual, methodological and empirical chapters" -- Rasa Pilkauskait:e Valickien:e, Applied Research in Quality of Life"This timely volume takes a strengths-based approach to understanding Roma minority youth, who historically have been one of the most marginalized and oppressed groups in Europe. The international and multidisciplinary perspectives make the book essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to support positive development of Roma youth across a variety of cultural contexts." -- Jennifer E. Lansford, Research Professor, DukeUniversity, Center for Child and Family Policy, USA"By employing a positive youth development (PYD) approach, this masterful volume unpacks the multiple pathways and resources that Roma young people tap for positive adaptation, resilience, and wellbeing. In opening us to Roma youth's strengths and supports, this book expands our thinking to reconsider what we must be missing when we study so many young people primarily through a deficit lens." -- Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Ph.D, Search Institute, Minneapolis,Minnesota, USA, "an excellent blend of conceptual, methodological and empirical chapters" -- Rasa Pilkauskaite Valickiene, Applied Research in Quality of Life "This timely volume takes a strengths-based approach to understanding Roma minority youth, who historically have been one of the most marginalized and oppressed groups in Europe. The international and multidisciplinary perspectives make the book essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to support positive development of Roma youth across a variety of cultural contexts." -- Jennifer E. Lansford, Research Professor, Duke University, Center for Child and Family Policy, USA "By employing a positive youth development (PYD) approach, this masterful volume unpacks the multiple pathways and resources that Roma young people tap for positive adaptation, resilience, and wellbeing. In opening us to Roma youth's strengths and supports, this book expands our thinking to reconsider what we must be missing when we study so many young people primarily through a deficit lens." -- Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Ph.D, Search Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, This timely volume takes a strengths-based approach to understanding Roma minority youth, who historically have been one of the most marginalized and oppressed groups in Europe. The international and multidisciplinary perspectives make the book essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to support positive development of Roma youth across a variety of cultural contexts., "an excellent blend of conceptual, methodological and empirical chapters" -- Rasa PilkauskaitÄ-- ValickienÄ--, Applied Research in Quality of Life"This timely volume takes a strengths-based approach to understanding Roma minority youth, who historically have been one of the most marginalized and oppressed groups in Europe. The international and multidisciplinary perspectives make the book essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to support positive development of Roma youth across a variety of cultural contexts." -- Jennifer E. Lansford, Research Professor, Duke University, Center for Child and Family Policy, USA"By employing a positive youth development (PYD) approach, this masterful volume unpacks the multiple pathways and resources that Roma young people tap for positive adaptation, resilience, and wellbeing. In opening us to Roma youth's strengths and supports, this book expands our thinking to reconsider what we must be missing when we study so many young people primarily through a deficit lens." -- Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Ph.D, Search Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Table Of ContentForeword Richard M. LernerContributors ListIntroduction Radosveta Dimitrova, David Lackland Sam, and Laura Ferrer-WrederPart A The Current Situation of RomaChapter 1 The Roma ContextCarmen Buzea and Radosveta DimitrovaChapter 2 How Positive Youth Development Can Support Low-Income Roma Youth Living in the United StatesMarija BingulacChapter 3 Engaging Vulnerable Romani Youth in Provision of Early Childhood ServicesStanislav DanielPart B Theories on Roma Adaptation and Well-BeingChapter 4 Actualizing Change with Roma Youth and Their Communities: Theoretical and Conceptual ConsiderationsCarolyn Cass Lorente and Laura Ferrer-WrederChapter 5 Roma Youth: Positive Development and ChallengesPasquale Musso, Cristiano Inguglia, Michele Mannoia, and Alida Lo CocoPart C Empirical Findings on PYD and Well-Being of RomaChapter 6 Positive Youth Development: An Empirical Study of Roma YouthNora Wiium and Fitim UkaChapter 7 Reframing the Narrative: Revealing Positive Youth Development in the Self-Descriptions of Roma AdolescentsDeborah J. Johnson, Barbara Thelamour, Sudha Sankar, and Radosveta DimitrovaChapter 8 Associations Between Social Connectedness and Academic Achievement Among Roma Youth in Eastern EuropeAmina Abubakar, Radosveta Dimitrova, Delia Stefenel, Fitim Uka, Skerdi Zahaj, Paul Murimi, and Fons van de VijverChapter 9 Youth Development, Education, and Identity: A Case Study of Attitudes Toward Roma Youth in HungaryJekatyerina DunajevaChapter 10 How Positive Youth Development Framework Can Improve Lives of Excluded People: The Case of Low-Income Roma Youth in SerbiaMarija BingulacChapter 11 Out of the Margins: Reflections on Roma and Youth DevelopmentPeter VermeerschChapter 12 Roma Youth Development in Context: What Next?David Lackland Sam, Laura Ferrer-Wreder, and Radosveta DimitrovaIndex
SynopsisThis book explores Positive Youth Development (PYD) in Roma ethnic minority youth. Standing apart from current volumes, this book focuses on the Roma ethnic minority -- one of the most marginalized and oppressed minority groups in Europe -- and on strengths and resources for optimal well-being in the community. The international and multidisciplinary contributors to this book address the complexities of Roma life in a variety of cultural settings, exploring how key developmental processes and person-context interactions can contribute to optimal and successful adaptation. The conclusions clarify how the PYD of ethnic minority children and youth may be fostered based on the empirical findings reported in the volume. The book draws on core theoretical models of PYD and theories of normative development from the perspective of developmental science to highlight the applicability of these frameworks to Roma groups. With a special focus on cultural, contextual, and socio-economic characteristics of Roma, this project also aims to provide a better understanding of what does and what does not contribute to the success of youth in oppressed minority groups., This book explores Positive Youth Development (PYD) in Roma ethnic minority youth. Standing apart from current volumes, this book focuses on the Roma ethnic minority -- one of the most marginalized and oppressed minority groups in Europe -- and on strengths and resources for optimal well-being in the community. The international and multidisciplinary contributors to this book address the complexities of Roma life in a variety of cultural settings, exploring how key developmental processes and person-context interactions can contribute to optimal and successful adaptation.