Positive Youth Development: Developing and Sustaining Music-Based Services for Young People Experiencing Homelessness
Item
Title
Positive Youth Development: Developing and Sustaining Music-Based Services for Young People Experiencing Homelessness
List of Authors
Brian L. Kelly
Abstract
Research suggests that comprehensive services that consider the complex and interconnected needs of emerging adults experiencing homelessness may be more effective than interventions with a singular focus. There is little research that demonstrates how agencies that implement programs for individuals experiencing homelessness develop and sustain meaningful services for emerging adults, especially under conditions of increasing austerity. This study targets this gap in the literature by investigating how one transitional living program for emerging adults experiencing homelessness developed a music studio. Specifically, this study examines the factors and processes that were involved in developing, implementing, and sustaining the music studio. Findings suggest an ongoing organizational commitment to Positive Youth Development plays an important role.
Date
2019
Publication Title
Emerging Adulthood
Publisher
Sage Journals
Identifier
DOI 10.1177/2167696818777347
Bibliographic Citation
Kelly, B. L. (2019). Positive youth development: Developing and sustaining music-based services for young people experiencing homelessness. Emerging Adulthood, 7(5), 331-341.
