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Adolescent psychosocial factors and participation in education and employment in young adulthood: A systematic review and meta-analyses
(Elsevier, 2021-07-30) Tayfur, Sumeyra N.; Prior, Susan; Singh Roy, Anusua; Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Forsyth, Kirsty
Adolescence is a critical period for successful transition into adulthood. This systematic review of empirical longitudinal evidence investigated the associations between adolescent psychosocial factors and education and employment status in young adulthood. Five electronic databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ASSIA and ERIC) were searched. Meta-analysis was conducted by using odds ratios (OR) as our common effect size; a narrative synthesis of results was also completed. Of the 8970 references screened, 14 articles were included and mapped into seven domains, namely, behavioral problems, peer problems, substance use, prosocial skills, self-evaluations, aspirations and physical activity. The results showed that behavioral problems (overall OR: 1.48; 95% CI: 1.26–1.74) and peer problems (overall ORadj: 1.27; 95% CI: 1.02–1.57) were significantly associated with being out of education, employment and training (NEET) as young adults. Prosocial skills did not present a significant association (overall OR: 1.03; 95% CI: 0.92–1.15). Other domains were narratively synthesized. The role of substance use was less clear. Only a few studies were available for self-evaluations, aspirations and physical activity domains. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Associations between adolescent psychosocial factors and disengagement from education and employment in young adulthood among individuals with common mental health problems
(Springer, 2022-03-11) Tayfur, Sumeyra N.; Prior, Susan; Singh Roy, Anusua; Maciver, Donald; Forsyth, Kirsty; Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda
Transition to adulthood can be a challenging developmental task for adolescents with common mental health problems and is linked to adverse outcomes such as ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEET). This study investigated longitudinal associations between adolescent psychosocial factors (e.g., self-esteem, aspirations, bullying, physical activity) and later NEET status among individuals with common mental health problems (i.e., depression and anxiety). A secondary data analysis of the Next Steps cohort study was completed using waves 2 and 8. Psychosocial factors, mental health, and background characteristics were captured when participants were aged 15–16 years (wave 2) while still in compulsory education. The 12-item General Health Questionnaire was used to identify adolescents with common mental health problems. The study population consisted of 2224 participants (females 66.8%) of which 1473 (66.2%) were aged 15 years and 751 (33.8%) were aged 16 years in wave 2. The outcome was NEET status at ages 25–26 years (wave 8). The results showed that after adjusting for background characteristics, adolescent self-esteem, locus of control, bullying, physical activity, job aspirations, and attitudes to school predicted NEET status. Educational aspirations, substance use, and behavioural problems were not significantly associated with NEET status. These findings provide new insights into the role of adolescent psychosocial factors in the context of education and employment outcomes for youth at risk and highlight the necessity of targeted mental health support to improve life chances.
An enhanced individual placement and support (IPS) intervention based on the Model of Human Occupation (MoHO); a prospective cohort study
(BMC, 2020-07-08) Prior, Susan; Maciver, Donald; Aas, Randi W.; Kirsh, Bonnie; Lexen, Annika; van Niekerk, Lana; Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Forsyth, Kirsty
Background: Employment is good for physical and mental health, however people with severe mental illness (SMI) are often excluded from employment. Standard Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is effective in supporting around 55% of people with SMI into employment or education. Current research considers enhancements to IPS to improve outcomes for those requiring more complex interventions. Clinicians need to better understand who will benefit from these enhanced IPS interventions. This study offers a new enhanced IPS intervention and an approach to predicting who may achieve successful outcomes.
Gamechanger: Harnessing football for social change
(Emerald, 2020-03-11) Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Maciver, Donald; Dempster, Leeann; Forsyth, Kirsty
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of an intersectoral partnership that has taken place in Scotland (United Kingdom) entitled Gamechanger. The main idea of Gamechanger was for statutory, commercial and voluntary organisations to work in partnership to harness the power of football (soccer), to tackle health inequalities and social exclusion. The paper will detail how Gamechanger has been developed, with reference to the newly developed “Incite” model for effective intersectoral partnership working.
Incite to practice: Development of a realist-informed program theory to support implementation of intersectoral partnerships
(SAGE, 2021-08-11) Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Maciver, Donald; Forsyth, Kirsty
Policy internationally is supportive of intersectoral partnerships (ISPs) for promoting positive outcomes among people with complex social, psychological, and physical needs. This realist-informed study describes the development of a program theory to provide insight into enactment of effective ISPs. Interviews were completed with 18 senior staff with leadership roles in six ISPs, including voluntary, statutory, and commercial organizations, supporting people with complex health and social care needs. An iteratively developed and refined program theory, termed the “Incite” model, was developed, with collaboration with participants and an advisory group, including people with lived experience. Important contextual conditions that emerged included organizational culture, historical perspectives, policy, and social determinants of health. Mechanisms included desire for change, creating safe psychological spaces, establishing shared values, and talking about power. Outcomes included transformed world view, increased psychological safety, clarity of purpose, fluidity of relationships, and power shifting. Three phases of partnership development were also identified within the model. This study has led to a clearer, more rigorous, and systematic understanding, with recommendations for how ISPs might be developed or expanded. How the Incite model may be operationalized is discussed, as well as implications for policy, practice, and research.
The level of formal support received by people with severe mental illness living in supported accommodation and participation: A systematic review
(SAGE, 2021-01-25) Jose, Akkara Lionel; Harrison, Michele; Singh Roy, Anusua; Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Forsyth, Kirsty
Aim: The review aimed to identify and explore the association of level of support received by people with severe mental illness in supported accommodation and participation.
Psychometric evaluation of the Making it CLEAR questionnaire, a resilience measure for older adults
(Oxford University Press, 2021-09-28) Whitehall, Lucy; Górska, Sylwia; Rush, Robert; Singh Roy, Anusua; Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Forsyth, Kirsty
Background and Objectives: Previous efforts to develop a resilience measure for older adults have largely failed to consider the environmental influences on their resilience, and have primarily concentrated on the resilience of community dwelling older adults. Our objective was to validate a new multidimensional measure of resilience, the Making it CLEAR (MiC) questionnaire, for use with older adults at the point of discharge from hospital.
Quality of life outcomes for people with serious mental illness living in supported accommodation: Systematic review and meta-analysis
(Springer, 2020-05-24) Harrison, Michele; Singh Roy, Anusua; Hultqvist, Jenny; Pan, Ay-Woan; McCartney, Deborah; McGuire, Nicola; Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Forsyth, Kirsty
Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of Quality of Life (QoL) outcomes for people with serious mental illness living in three types of supported accommodation.
A systematic review and correlational meta-analysis of factors associated with resilience of normally aging, community-living older adults
(Oxford University Press, 2021-09-22) Górska, Sylwia; Singh Roy, Anusua; Whitehall, Lucy; Irvine-Fitzpatrick, Linda; Duffy, Nichola; Forsyth, Kirsty
Background and objectives: Global policy emphasizes the need to promote healthy aging through supporting inclusivity, safety, and functional independence. Research indicates that efforts to enhance resilience can contribute to meeting these objectives. We employed meta-analytical approach to examine evidence on resilience in community-living older adults.