Abstract
The concept of spirituality as a positive youth development construct is reviewed in this paper. Both broad and narrow definitions of spirituality are examined and a working definition of spirituality is proposed. Regarding theories of spirituality, different models pertinent to spiritual development and the relationship between spirituality and positive youth development are highlighted. Different ecological factors, particularly family and peer influences, were found to influence spirituality. Research on the influence of spirituality on adolescent developmental outcomes is examined. Finally, ways to promote adolescent spirituality are discussed.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-24-2012
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/458953
Repository Citation
Shek, Daniel T. L., "Spirituality as a Positive Youth Development Construct: A Conceptual Review" (2012). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 36.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pediatrics_facpub/36
Notes/Citation Information
Published in The Scientific World Journal, v. 2012, 458953.
© 2012 Daniel T. L. Shek. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.