Life satisfaction and positive perceptions of the future among youth at-risk participating in Civic-National Service in Israel

Drorit Levy, Rami Benbenishty and Tehila Refaeli

Children and Youth Services Review, 2012, vol. 34, issue 10, 2012-2017

Abstract: In Israel, the ‘Civic-National Volunteer Service for Youth At-risk’ was developed to help support their transition to adulthood, while making a contribution to society. The present paper examines life satisfaction and perceptions of the future among youth at-risk completing their volunteer service. Further, the paper explores how socio-demographic background, personal strengths (sense of mastery and self-esteem), and their experiences during service predict these outcomes.

Keywords: Youth at-risk; Transition to adulthood; National Service; Life satisfaction; Perceptions of the future (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.06.014

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