[Inner city children's perceptions about well-being]

Can J Commun Ment Health. 2002 Spring;21(1):47-65.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This study, carried out from the point of view of positive psychology, gave inner-city children an opportunity to express themselves. Through interviews, they shared their perceptions of psychological well-being in the context of their everyday life and the contribution of a community agency towards their well-being. The support of others appeared as a fundamental aspect of their perceptions of psychological well-being, while the enrichment provided by the agency also emerged from the data. However, children were shown to have relatively few personal strategies to improve their own well-being. The children also identified some obstacles to their well-being. A series of tailored reporting activities made it possible for the personnel and clients of the agency to appropriate the results of the study.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Self Concept*
  • Social Perception*
  • Urban Population*