Parenting a High and Growing Population of Youth in the Arab Region : A Scoping Review for an Evidence-Informed Research Agenda

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The Arab region is experiencing the largest youth cohort in its history. Parental influence is a clear factor in the well-being of this demographic. This scoping review serves as the first consolidated synthesis of existing research on parenting in the Arab world, aimed at identifying research gaps and informing future research agendas. Searches of 18 databases resulted in 4,758 records (1995-2018) in all languages. Using Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework, eligible studies (n = 152) underwent duplicate data abstraction. An evidence gap map was developed using 3i.e.'s platform. Studies were mostly published in English (88%), and lead authors' affiliations were mostly from Arab institutions. Included studies were mostly cross-sectional (89%), quantitative (96%), conducted in a school/university (83%), and surveyed children and adolescents (70%). Most studies (79%) examined parenting influences on youth outcomes. Fewer examined parenting measurement (30%) or evaluated interventions (1%). Mental health and school performance were the most commonly investigated outcomes. The evidence gap map allows researchers who study youth in the Arab world to efficiently and visually delineate the gaps and strategically prioritize research needs. Future studies should employ robust mixed methods study designs, focus on evaluation and psychometric research, engage youth in the research process and explore a more diverse set of outcomes.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine - (2024) vom: 09. Apr.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ghandour, Lilian A [VerfasserIn]
Anouti, Sirine [VerfasserIn]
Lotfi, Tamara [VerfasserIn]
Meho, Lokman [VerfasserIn]
Kashash, Rima [VerfasserIn]
Al-Akkawi, Alaa [VerfasserIn]
Majed, AlZahraa [VerfasserIn]
Akl, Elie [VerfasserIn]
Afifi, Rima A [VerfasserIn]

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Adolescents
Evidence gap map
Journal Article
Mental health
Reproductive health
Review
Sexual health

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Date Revised 10.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.02.033

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NLM370871758