From “Academic Tutoring” to “Mental Companionship”: The Reshaping of Youth Roles and Value Co‑creation in Community Volunteer Services from the Perspective of Positive Psychology

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• The aim is to explore how youth roles and value co-creation in community volunteer services are transforming under the influence of positive psychology.
• Analyzed community service models under current educational and familial contexts.
• Explored the role evolution of youth volunteers from task executors to companions and growth facilitators.
• Utilized positive psychology and social emotional learning theories to frame the analysis.
• Investigated challenges in service design related to community diversity and socio-economic status.
• Identified a shift in volunteerism from solely academic support to integrating emotional and social aspects.
• Highlighted the development of safe attachment relationships through youth volunteer activities.
• Outlined systemic support structures like modular training and adaptive project design as solutions for community service challenges.

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