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Engaging African American Male Youth In Assessing Factors Affecting Their Own Health And Wellbeing: A Photovoice And Community Engagement Approach, Samhar Almomani, Robert Aronson
Engaging African American Male Youth In Assessing Factors Affecting Their Own Health And Wellbeing: A Photovoice And Community Engagement Approach, Samhar Almomani, Robert Aronson
Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts and Research Projects (SCARP)
This study seeks to produce recommendations to improve the mental health and well-being of male youth in the neighborhood of Allison Hill, Harrisburg and the surrounding areas through youth-driven surveying, photovoice analysis and policy-oriented presentations. Our work will procure a wealth of information pertaining to challenges and opportunities for positive youth development in poverty-ridden areas and add to a growing field researching ways to improve mental health and wellness outcomes for minorities and underprivileged communities. Our research takes place in two different parts.