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Gauging mentoring program readiness for youth participatory action research through a practitioner resource and
Amy J Anderson1, Lidia Y Monjaras-Gaytan2, Wendy de Los Reyes3
1Department of Educational Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA.
Youth participatory action research (YPAR) is underutilized in youth mentoring programs. Practitioners need practical,
Area of Science:
- Community-based participatory research
- Youth development programs
- Program evaluation
Background:
- Youth participatory action research (YPAR) offers valuable insights but is underutilized in youth mentoring.
- Understanding program readiness and support needs is crucial for YPAR integration.
- Mentoring organizations require tailored technical assistance for effective YPAR implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore mentoring practitioners' perceptions of YPAR integration.
- To identify challenges and support needs for implementing YPAR in mentoring programs.
- To inform the development of technical assistance for YPAR in this context.
Main Methods:
- Conducted virtual feedback sessions with eight mentoring community members.
- Utilized a publicly available YPAR resource to guide discussions.
- Performed thematic analysis on field notes from the feedback sessions.
Main Results:
- Identified a spectrum of program readiness for YPAR integration.
- Highlighted challenges related to stakeholder buy-in for YPAR.
- Revealed a demand for practical 'how-to' resources and clear examples.
Conclusions:
- Mentoring programs exhibit varying levels of readiness for YPAR.
- Securing stakeholder buy-in is a significant barrier to YPAR adoption.
- Targeted technical assistance, including practical guides, is essential for YPAR integration.
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