Promoting positive youth development and well-being: lesson learned from youth integrated health post in Indonesia

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Abstract

Indonesia is a multicultural country with many indigenous people, including the Tengger tribe, who live in the mountainous area called Tosari. Limited access in rural areas and various risky behavior are the challenges for youth to develop optimally. To fill this gap, Tosari youth, together with midwives and the village office, initiated a youth-integrated health post called posyandu youth (PR), which was adapted to local culture. This study determined outcomes, program quality, and the possibility of PR program development using the positive youth development (PYD) framework. This study employed a qualitative design with a case study approach. From semi-structured interviews with various key stakeholders of PR, findings reveal a connection between the PR program quality and the positive health and well-being outcomes among participants. Based on these findings, several recommendations for maximizing PR as a youth development program to improve PYD and well-being among indigenous youth are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1456-1465
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Public Health Science
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2023

Keywords

  • Community empowerment
  • Community health
  • Positive youth development
  • Youth development program
  • Youth empowerment
  • Youth well-being

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