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Engaging youth in participatory research and evaluation
Jane L Powers1, Jennifer S Tiffany
1ACT for Youth Center of Excellence, Family Life Development Center, Cornell University, Beebe Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA. jlp5@cornell.edu
Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|October 13, 2006
Summary
Youth involvement in research and evaluation is emerging. Engaging young people as partners offers benefits for youth development, intergenerational collaboration, and community mobilization, though evidence is still developing.
Area of Science:
- Community-based participatory research
- Youth development studies
- Social sciences
Background:
- Youth engagement in research is a growing area, influenced by the positive youth development movement.
- While beneficial, systematic evidence for youth-partnered research effects is limited.
- This research addresses the need for empirical support for youth involvement in research and evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate active youth participation in research through case examples.
- To highlight the benefits of youth-partnered research for positive youth development.
- To explore the potential for intergenerational partnerships and community mobilization.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of four case studies showcasing active youth participation.
- Qualitative examination of youth roles in research design and implementation.
- Exploration of outcomes related to youth development and community impact.
Main Results:
- Case studies demonstrate youth actively contributing to research design and execution.
- Youth participation fostered positive youth development and empowerment.
- Intergenerational partnerships were established, enhancing research processes.
- Findings informed community mobilization and organizational improvements.
Conclusions:
- Active youth participation in research yields significant benefits for young people and communities.
- Youth-partnered research can drive positive youth development and strengthen intergenerational collaboration.
- Further systematic study is needed to build a robust evidence base for these approaches.
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