2022, Vol.8, No.1

한국청소년활동연구 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 1.18

pISSN : 2635-9111 / eISSN : 2765-4117
https://journal.kci.go.kr/kyara

Background: It is important to check whether the currently implemented youth policy is being implemented according to the basic plan, and a comprehensive analysis including summative and process evaluation elements is needed. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present basic data in establishing strategies for the basic plan to be established in the future by reviewing and inspecting the plans and procedures shown in the policy execution process of the 6th Youth Policy Basic Plan. Methodology: From 2018 to 2021, established in accordance with the 6th Youth Policy Basic Plan, youth participation and rights areas were selected from the central administrative agency's youth policy implementation plan, and content analysis was conducted according to the analysis framework composed of previous studies. Findings: As a result of the analysis, the number of projects decreased in 2021 compared to 2018, but the project budget increased. There were 20 projects that showed specificity in budget changes, of which only four specified the reasons for the change. In terms of whether performance goals are achieved, a number of projects without performance indicators and projects with changed performance indicators were confirmed. As a result of examining four indicators corresponding to the areas of participation and rights among the main indicators of the current basic plan, two decreased and two increased in 2020 compared to the existing score. Five legal amendments were confirmed as factors of internal and external change. Conclusions: In order to ensure the continuous operation of the project according to the basic plan, it is necessary to continuously organize an appropriate budget, and if changed, it is necessary to clarify valid reasons. In addition, efforts should be made to set more valid performance indicators in order to implement projects and verify their effectiveness that meet the purpose of each policy.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of sense of community in the association between satisfaction with youth activities and happiness, and the role of self-esteem in moderating those relationship among middle and high school students. Methodology: Regression and moderated mediation analyses were applied to the data from a representative sample comprising middle school students (N=2,642; 47.4% girls) and high school students (N=3571; 47.9% girls) based on a nationwide study of the ‘Research on participation in youth activities V’ in Korea. Findings: The results revealed that sense of community partially mediated the relationship between satisfaction with youth activities and happiness, after controlling for gender, school level, geographic area, and socioeconomic status. Furthermore, results showed significant moderation effects of self-esteem, showing the mediation effects of sense of community was stronger when adolescents reported lower levels of self-esteem. Conclusions: The findings suggest that greater attention to satisfaction with youth activities in explaining adolescents’ happiness, and highlight the importance of sense of community in enhancing happiness. The results also suggest to consider personal characteristics such as self-esteem utilizing differential effects for effective intervention strategies.

Purpose: The city of Seoul conducted youth centers exclusive hours and daily pilot project to support various activities for Youth. This study tried to confirm the performance of the youth center exclusive hours and daily. Methodology: To analyze the performance of the youth centers exclusive hours and daily, a survey and reflection diary analysis were conducted. The survey was conducted on 3,534 adolescents who used the youth centers exclusive hours and daily pilot project. The reflection diary analysis was conducted on 28 adolescents who participated in the youth centers exclusive hours and daily pilot program. Findings: The results of the performance analysis of the youth center exclusive hours and daily pilot project are as follows. First, the youth who participated in the exclusive hours and daily pilot project spent more time at the youth center than at the beginning of the pilot project, and their satisfaction level also increased rapidly compared to the beginning of the pilot project. Second, positive changes were found in the use of leisure time, gaining various experiences, career and aptitude exploration, relieving stress, and happiness in life. Changes in the environmental domain were also positive. Third, the result of analyzing the reflection diary, it was found to be helpful in interpersonal relationship formation, interpersonal skills, self-growth, career exploration and career decision. Conclusions: Implications based on the analysis results are: annual expansion, the preparation of standards for smooth operation and a linkage plan between youth centers, and the role of public services for after school leisure time, preparation and effort of the youth centers for the efficient operation.