Methodological challenges in research involving adolescents and youth from marginalized urban communities: insights from a multisite study in five Brazilian capitals
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Researching adolescents in marginalized urban communities presents challenges like ethical inclusion and participant engagement. Successful strategies offer insights into understanding contemporary youth realities.
Area Of Science
- Social Sciences
- Urban Studies
- Adolescent Health
Background
- Marginalized urban communities face unique research barriers.
- Adolescents and young people in these areas require specific methodological considerations.
- Previous research has not fully addressed the complexities of studying this demographic in Brazilian cities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To discuss methodological challenges and strategies for researching adolescents in marginalized urban centers.
- To present experiences from a qualitative study in five Brazilian cities.
- To offer insights into the lived realities of urban youth.
Main Methods
- Qualitative research approach.
- Data collection through observations, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups.
- Study conducted in peripheral communities of Porto Alegre, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Manaus.
Main Results
- Key challenges included defining age ranges, ethical inclusion of minors, participant identification, and engaging local mediators.
- Ensuring data quality was a significant methodological hurdle.
- Successful strategies were developed to overcome these research obstacles.
Conclusions
- Methodological insights gained are valuable for understanding urban youth in marginalized settings.
- Addressing research difficulties provides a deeper comprehension of contemporary adolescent experiences.
- The study highlights the importance of tailored approaches for ethical and effective research with vulnerable youth populations.
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