Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Publication Title
Journal of Research for Consumers
Volume
19
Pages
1-8
Abstract
Recent statistics indicate that youth continue to engage in a wide variety of risky behaviours in spite of significant investment devoted to improving their well-being. One possible factor is a paternalistic view in understanding risk and promoting well-being. Participants in the Youth and Risk track of the Transformative Consumer Research conference challenge the paternalistic view, arguing in this paper for a more inclusive perspective that requires a reexamination of the nature of risk. The paternalistic view is discussed, and then countered with a more participatory approach that develops a role for youth in research in order to achieve socially desirable outcomes.
Identifier
1444-6359
Recommended Citation
Mason, Marlys J.; Tanner, John F.; Piacentini, Maria; Freeman, Dan; Anastasia, Trena; Batat, Wided; Boland, Wendy; Canbulut, Murad; Drenten, Jenna M.; Hamby, Anne; Rangan, Priyamvadha; and Yang, Zhiyong. Youth and Risky Consumption: Moving Toward a Transformative Approach. Journal of Research for Consumers, 19, : 1-8, 2011. Retrieved from Loyola eCommons, School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works,
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Author Posting © Journal of Research for Consumers, 2011. This article is posted here by permission of the American Anthropological Association for personal use, not for redistribution. The article was published in Journal of Research for Consumers, Volume 19, 2011.