An interdisciplinary framework of youth participatory action research informed by curricula, youth, adults, and researchers

• DOI: 10.1111/jora.13007
• Publication Date: 2024-07-29T06:29:32Z
• Authors: Amy M. Leman; Jacinda K. Dariotis; Daniela M. Markazi; Zachary Kennedy; Mynda Tracy; Ye Rang Park; Aisha N. Griffith
• Keywords: Action Research

Rarely are youth voices incorporated into program and policy development. Youth participatory action research (YPAR) is an opportunity for adolescents to develop skills by completing projects relevant their lives allows participation decision-making at systems organizational levels. Attention YPAR implementation detail, especially a curricular focus, lacking in the literature. Specifically absent all-encompassing framework, gap current study addresses. The includes review of existing curricula Researcher Empowerment Framework, including components, social emotional competencies, assumptions necessary project that centers voice shared power. quantitative assessment qualitative reviews adult practitioners. In addition, focus group data from teacher audiences across multiple settings confirmed clarified terms concepts related framework. provides empirical evidence support revised framework implementation. Implications discussed aspects process needed projects, attention specific developmental as outcomes, underlying principles create welcoming, contextual space allowing empowerment, voice, choice.