청소년의 역량개발을 위한 청소년활동 프로그램의 발전방안에 관한 연구

Abstract

The present study is aimed at exploring the developmental solutions of youth activities programs in developing the capabilities of youth. More specifically, the aim of the study is (1) to analyze the operational realities, satisfaction levels, and effects of the fields in which the youth perform their activities; (2) to grasp the levels of policies for youth activities and the problems relating to the programs concerned, (which are recognized by youthworker); (3) to present solutions to develop programs for youth activities for the purposes of the development of youth capabilities, as requested by youthworker. In order to attain such research objectives, data was collected from 105 youngsters and 205 youthworkers belonging to the Operational Committee on youths. Frequency, percentage, X2-verification and t-verification, analysis of variance, etc. tests were applied to the data, using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Vr. 12.0. The findings are summarized as follows. Firstly, the youth took part in youth activities with the primary view "to keeping good company and fostering leadership," and the activities made it possible for them to be equipped with a sense of responsibility and team spirit. Secondly, in institutional terms in connection with their participation in youth activities, "the overburdens created by school work was identified as the most significant problem for the youth on one hand, but their dissatisfaction with "youth programs for the sake of form" was also found to restrict their participation in activities. Thirdly, in terms of levels of satisfaction and benefits, most youths were highly content with their activities, but the students of higher school grades showed a particularly high level of gratification, compared to those of other grades. Fourth, the open invitations to "opportunity-specific youth activities" were found to be the most effective techniques to conduct the government's policy projects for youth activities. It appears that opportunity-specific youth activities are the most desirable policy support programs for youth. Fifth, in classifying youth activities, youthworker applied the current systems, (i.e. training, cultural and exchange activities), to some fields and applied systems established as per the former policies, to other fields. This suggests there remain policy confusion with regard to the development, application, performance, etc. of the programs. Sixth, youth worker regarded adopting an "attitude of consideration into, and coexistence with, others," "self-initiation in the discovery of problems and their solution," "self-control abilities," "the sense of order as a member of the community," "the maintenance of friendly relations with others," "healthy games and the use of leisure time," "the morality to put human duties into practice," and "the skills to express opinions," etc. as necessary for the development of youth capabilities. Accordingly, on the basis of these findings, this study presents the following proposals: Firstly, it appears that youthworker should make active efforts to develop programs that are customized for the needs of youths, rather than implement programs for the sake of form. Failing to do so may result in youth discontentment with the youth programs. Secondly, there appears to be an urgent need to perform studies to enhance the satisfaction of low-grade students with programs for youth activities, because they have expressed somewhat low levels of satisfaction with the programs. Thirdly, in order to invigorate youth activities in the field, it appears highly necessary for the government to assist in the implementation of on-the-spot youth activities on a stable and continuous basis, by revitalizing "opportunity-specific open invitations" and by expanding support measures. Forth, in order to invigorate youth activities in the field, developing, studying, and supporting programs to develop and foster the individual capabilities of youths is, above all, urgently required.