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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 Investigation of Adolescent Psychosocial Factors and Disengagement from Education and Employment Among Individuals with Common Mental Health Problems
(Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 2022) Tayfur, Sumeyra N.
Background: Participation in employment and education have been highlighted as key to health and wellbeing. Adolescents with common mental health problems are at risk of being “not in education, employment or training” (NEET) in young adulthood which negatively influences their life chances. Therefore, it is important to address the determinants of education and employment outcomes for this population. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analyses focusing on adolescent psychosocial factors associated with participation in education and employment in young adulthood was completed. This was followed by a quantitative analysis of data from the Next Steps cohort study using waves 2 and 8 which supplied evidence on 2,224 adolescents with common mental health problems in England, United Kingdom. Different statistical techniques were used to examine associations. Results: Fourteen articles were included in the systematic review providing evidence on adolescent psychosocial factors that mapped into seven domains, namely, behavioral problems, peer problems, substance use, prosocial skills, self-evaluations, aspirations, and physical activity. Secondary data analysis suggested that adolescents with common mental health problems who were disengaged as young adults were more likely to be female, have lower socioeconomic status, live in single/no parent households, and have caring responsibilities. Lower self-esteem, external locus of control, no job aspirations, and low/no physical activity increased the likelihood of becoming NEET whereas more positive attitudes to school and avoiding being bullied decreased the likelihood after adjustment for background characteristics. Conclusion: Psychosocial factors play an important role in disengagement from education and employment after compulsory education for adolescents with common mental health problems. School-based interventions during secondary school focusing on psychosocial factors, particularly physical activity could be helpful. The findings encourage provision of targeted mental health support at school, community, and clinical settings to prevent undesired educational and employment outcomes and improve life chances for at-risk youth.