Defining Webs of Support: A New Framework to Advance Understanding of Relationships and Youth Development

Authors

Varga, S.M., Zaff, J.

Type
Brief
Year published
2017
Accession number

25648

Title

Defining Webs of Support: A New Framework to Advance Understanding of Relationships and Youth Development

Series

Center for Promise

Organization

Americas Promise Alliance

Abstract

In this brief, the authors describe a web of support as the network of relationships young people have with adults and peers across contexts that help them advance in their development. This brief focuses on youth-adult relationships. The web of support framework includes three key components that contribute to a young person’s development: relationships, resources, and networks/social capital. (author abstract modified)

Availability details

Available for free download on Americas Promise Alliance website at: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED584033.pdf

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