Student/Youth Leadership Development in Contemporary Societies: A Review Attempt. (11th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oparinde, K. M.; Agbede, G. T.; Bariki, M. E. M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of social sciences. Volume 53:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2017-12-11
• Subjects: Academia -- Communities -- Education -- Growth -- Value; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 300.5
• DOI: 10.1080/09718923.2017.1368219
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0971-8923

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Student and Youth Leadership are ubiquitous in every society. However, the concept is yet to receive significant academic references. Inspired by the paucity of academic writings, this paper attempts a review of existing literature within the domain of Student and Youth Leadership with the aim of drawing vital argument regarding the necessity of the notion on the contemporary societies. As such, the review focuses on the advantages of Student and Youth Leadership in our societies. The paper reckons that there is the demand to focus on the development of students and youths in our communities particularly, for the future. It is suggested that leadership education and skills should be imparted into students and youths at an early stage. Furthermore, students and youths need to be encouraged to assume leadership positions with proper guidance and support. How and why Student and Youth Leadership are essential in the contemporary societies remains the thrust of this paper.