How to Support Me in Connected Learning: Youth Perspectives on Adult Supportive Behavior and Its Benefits

Youth programs are designed to support youth development; however, not much is known about youth's own perspectives of what adult behaviors are most supportive. This study interviewed 26 youth from out-of-school time programs on their perspectives of adult-youth relationships; the interviews were in the form of focus groups. Results revealed what characteristics of adult behaviors were most supportive from youth's perspectives, and also reported the benefits of such behaviors.