Egyptian and Roma Adolescents' Perspectives on Their Developmental Assets in Albania During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Res Adolesc
; 31(3): 576-594, 2021 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1373858
ABSTRACT
This mixed-method study explores the accessibility of developmental assets among Egyptian and Roma minority youth in Albania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six focus groups were conducted in August 2020 with Egyptian (n = 16) and Roma (n = 15) adolescents (14-20 years, Mage = 16.71; SDage = 2.00; 14 girls and 17 boys). In addition, adolescents rated how much they experienced each developmental asset. Descriptive and thematic analyses highlighted (1) low developmental assets and barriers to accessing resources, (2) mental health concerns and coping strategies, (3) the role of proximal contexts of life, and (4) experiences within the society in terms of discrimination, integration, and contribution to society. Inter-sectoral community-based interventions are urgently needed to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on minority youth.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Roma
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
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Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
J Res Adolesc
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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