Exploring Daily Social Transactions of Resilient Youth in Various Contexts Around the Globe

Session Submission Type: Symposium

Abstract

The aim of this symposium is to showcase an exchange about an innovative adaptation of a socio-ecological methodology for exploring youthful thriving of children and youth around the globe. We bring together an international interdisciplinary panel of researchers, working within a similar methodological paradigm to develop a deeper understanding of the range of possible avenues in the facilitation of resilience processes. We explore youth perceptions and community perspectives on what it means to do well under adverse circumstances in a range of cultures and contexts. We will exchange ideas on building a culturally-sensitive shared understanding of many paths to developmental well being in order to enhance contexts for human growth on a larger scale than previously achieved.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Adolescence and Youth Development

Chair

• Catherine Ann Cameron, The University of British Columbia

Papers

• Reflection on the Production of Day in the Life: A Study of Mise-en-scène in Visual Methodology - Cindy Lau, The University of British Columbia

• Scaffolding Drawing in Youth Resilience Development - Giuliana Pinto, University of Florence; Sombat Tapanya, Chiang Mai University; Catherine Ann Cameron, The University of British Columbia

• Resilience From Offending: Visions From First Nations - Colleen Krushelinski, University of Saskatchewan; Carolyn Brooks, University of Saskatchewan

• The Child’s Play of Adolescent Clowning - Leslie Cameron, Carthage College; Nora Didkowsky, Dalhousie University; Catherine Ann Cameron, The University of British Columbia

• Sameroff’s Transactional Model: A Framework for Research - Lynda Phillips, Douglas College