Youth development is a process that prepares a young person to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood and achieve his or her full potential. Youth development is promoted through activities and experiences that help youth develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies.
Youth development provides opportunities for participants to develop skills and attitudes that will assist them to navigate the challenges of adolescence and adulthood and prepare them to make a positive contribution to society (Roth and Brooks-Gunn, 2003).
Youth development is a process that prepares a young person to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood and achieve his or her full potential.
Positive youth development is an intentional, pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances youths’ strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people and supported by adult and youth partnerships.