Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Insights, Shaping Futures
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Child Protection and Welfare:
Research focusing on the protection and welfare of children, including studies on child abuse, neglect, and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at safeguarding vulnerable youth. - Health and Well-being:
Exploration of health-related issues affecting children and adolescents, particularly those living with chronic illnesses or in high-risk environments, including mental health and physical health outcomes. - Education and Development:
Studies addressing educational disparities, access to education, and the impact of socio-economic factors on the development of children and youth. - Resilience and Coping Mechanisms:
Research examining resilience in children and youth, particularly those facing adversity, and the factors that promote coping and adaptation. - Socio-cultural Influences:
Investigations into how cultural, religious, and societal norms affect the experiences and challenges faced by children and youth, particularly in marginalized communities. - Impact of Policy and Program Interventions:
Evaluative research on the effectiveness of policies and programs designed to support vulnerable children and youth, aiming to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersection of Technology and Vulnerability:
An increasing number of studies are exploring how technology impacts the lives of vulnerable youth, including issues related to cyberbullying, online support networks, and the role of social media in shaping identities. - Resilience and Positive Youth Development:
There is a growing trend towards understanding resilience and positive youth development, focusing on protective factors and strengths that help youth thrive despite adversity. - Impact of Global Crises on Vulnerable Populations:
Research is increasingly addressing the impact of global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on vulnerable children, highlighting issues related to mental health, educational disruptions, and socio-economic challenges. - Cultural Contexts of Vulnerability:
Emerging studies are emphasizing the importance of cultural contexts in understanding vulnerability, including how cultural practices and beliefs shape the experiences of children and youth. - Focus on Marginalized Groups:
There is a noticeable increase in research focusing on specific marginalized groups, such as refugee children, LGBTQ+ youth, and those affected by conflict, aiming to understand their unique challenges and needs.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Child Welfare Models:
There seems to be a decreasing focus on traditional child welfare models that emphasize institutional care, as the journal shifts towards more community-based and family-centered approaches. - Generalized Mental Health Studies:
There is a waning interest in generalized mental health studies without specific contextual factors; the journal increasingly favors research that links mental health to specific vulnerabilities or socio-economic conditions. - Single-Dimensional Health Issues:
Research focusing solely on single-dimensional health issues (e.g., only discussing physical health without considering mental health or social factors) is becoming less frequent, with a preference for holistic approaches. - Static Policy Analysis:
There is less emphasis on static analyses of policies without a focus on their practical implications or outcomes, as the journal encourages studies that evaluate the real-world effectiveness of interventions.
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