Street-connected adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa have been neglected in scholarly research. Extant literature is largely problem focused. This study describes strengths and assets among street-connected youth in Tanzania, using a participatory, mixed methods approach. Adolescents (N = 38, 13-17 years) in a rehabilitation center for street youth in Northern Tanzania completed a Swahili version of the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP). They engaged in participatory activities designed to capture multiple perspectives and promote maximal engagement. A subsample of youth (n = 8) took part in photovoice to elucidate contextual details. Although exploratory, we expected (a) participants would have lower scores on the external versus internal domain of the DAP; (b) qualitative methods would support the DAP and provide complementary, contextual information; and (c) participatory methods would be important for providing varied perspectives and engaging youth in the research process. Results revealed a moderately high level of assets, with strengths in constructive use of time and commitment to school. External assets were higher than internal assets; however, different assets were emphasized across different methods. Overall, results supported the DAP framework. The participatory approaches effectively engaged youth and illuminated the culture and context of their development.

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评估与街头有联系的青年人的资产：坦桑尼亚参与式方法的新视角

撒哈拉以南非洲的街头青少年在学术研究中被忽略。现有文献主要集中在问题上。这项研究采用参与性，混合方法的方法，描述了坦桑尼亚街头青少年之间的优势和资产。坦桑尼亚北部街头青年康复中心的青少年（N = 38，13-17岁）完成了斯瓦希里语版本的发展资产概况（DAP）。他们参与了旨在捕捉多种观点并促进最大参与度的参与性活动。青年的一个子样本（n = 8）参加了photovoice，以阐明上下文细节。尽管具有探索性，但我们希望（a）参与者在DAP的内部和外部得分较低；（b）定性方法将支持DAP并提供补充，上下文信息；（c）参与方法对于提供不同的观点并使青年参与研究过程将是重要的。结果显示资产水平适中，在建设性地利用时间和对学校的投入方面具有优势。外部资产高于内部资产；但是，通过不同的方法强调了不同的资产。总体而言，结果支持了DAP框架。参与式方法有效地吸引了年轻人，并阐明了他们发展的文化和背景。但是，通过不同的方法强调了不同的资产。总体而言，结果支持了DAP框架。参与式方法有效地吸引了年轻人，并阐明了他们发展的文化和背景。但是，通过不同的方法强调了不同的资产。总体而言，结果支持了DAP框架。参与式方法有效地吸引了年轻人，并阐明了他们发展的文化和背景。