Social Cohesion, Neighborhood Collective Efficacy, and Adolescent Subjective Well‐being in Urban and Rural Taiwan
This study investigates the association between neighborhood social cohesion, collective efficacy, and adolescent subjective well‐being in a nationally representative sample of Taiwanese youth. The study represents a first to adapt and test a developmental ecological model within a Chinese cultural...
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Veröffentlicht in: | American journal of community psychology 2019-06, Vol.63 (3-4), p.499-510 |
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Zusammenfassung: | This study investigates the association between neighborhood social cohesion, collective efficacy, and adolescent subjective well‐being in a nationally representative sample of Taiwanese youth. The study represents a first to adapt and test a developmental ecological model within a Chinese cultural context. Data came from the Taiwan Youth Project, which assessed representative samples of seventh graders (n = 2,690) and ninth graders (n = 2,851) from both urban and rural counties. The analytic sample included 4,988 adolescents (M age = 14.4, SD = 1.14; 50% female) in Taiwan. A path analysis estimated the direct and indirect effects of social cohesion on adolescent well‐being. The results suggest that neighbors can affect young people's well‐being by reinforcing their perception of safety and enhancing their self‐esteem. Comparisons between youth from urban and rural areas demonstrate a general similarity in the developmental processes, though the perception of safety is less of a concern in rural areas. Findings emphasize universal aspects of neighborhood collective efficacy and developmental–ecological models, as well as allude to culturally specific dimensions in a Chinese‐based context.
Highlights
A novel investigation into the role of collective efficacy within Chinese‐based cultures
A unique focus on positive youth development among a large representative sample of Taiwanese youth
Explores collective efficacy within urban versus rural contexts that vary in traditional values
Informs limited evidence in Taiwan on community‐level policies that promote youth development |
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ISSN: | 0091-0562 1573-2770 |
DOI: | 10.1002/ajcp.12324 |