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Youth‐Led Participatory Action Research: Overview and Potential for Enhancing Adolescent Development
Author(s) -
Ozer Emily J.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
child development perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1750-8606
pISSN - 1750-8592
DOI - 10.1111/cdep.12228
Subject(s) - participatory action research , psychology , action research , citizen journalism , action (physics) , developmental psychology , pedagogy , sociology , political science , physics , quantum mechanics , law , anthropology
In this article, I review youth‐led participatory action research (YPAR) as an innovative equity‐focused approach to promote adolescent health and well‐being. YPAR draws on the expertise of adolescents as they conduct research and improve conditions that support healthy development. Specifically, I explain the core principles and processes of YPAR, provide examples, discuss theoretical and empirical support for the effects of YPAR at many levels, and identify areas for research.