The Hidden Curriculum of Youth Policy

Autor: Hopman, M., De Winter, M., Koops, W., Critical life events and mental health, Education and Learning: Cognitive and Motor Disabilities, Social and personality development: A transactional approach, Leerstoel Knijn, Leerstoel Winter, Leerstoel Leseman, Afd ontwikkelings psychologie, Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen
Přispěvatelé: Critical life events and mental health, Education and Learning: Cognitive and Motor Disabilities, Social and personality development: A transactional approach, Leerstoel Knijn, Leerstoel Winter, Leerstoel Leseman, Afd ontwikkelings psychologie, Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Youth & Society, 46(3), 360. SAGE Publications Inc.
ISSN: 1552-8499
0044-118X
DOI: 10.1177/0044118x11436187
Popis: Youth policy is more than a mere response to the actual behavior of children, but it is equally influenced by values and beliefs of policy makers. These values are however rarely made explicit and, therefore, the authors refer to them as “the hidden curriculum” of youth policy. The study investigation explicates this hidden curriculum by empirically analyzing policy reports and interviews with policy makers. The study design is based on an existing theory on the content and structure of values. The results show that Dutch youth policy is most dominantly guided by security values. The results also show that there are differences between the social groups the policy measures target. Policy measures regarding “normal” families are becoming increasingly empowering, for example, by putting an emphasis on the competencies of parents. For families at risk, however, the focus is on control over these families by both professionals and citizens.
Databáze: OpenAIRE