YA4-H! Youth Advocates for Health: Youth Participatory Action Research

Authors

  • Theresa M. Ferrari The Ohio State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2018.653

Keywords:

youth participatory action research, health, youth–adult partnerships

Abstract

Youth participatory action research is a process that is particularly relevant for health-related topics. YA4‑H! Youth Advocates for Health: Youth Participatory Action Research is a resource that youth development professionals can use to guide a group through such a project. The 124-page curriculum is based on key principles of youth development and youth participatory action research. It has 7 sections, each with activities built on the same template that includes the time needed, materials, and facilitator tips, which contributes to ease of use. Youth development professionals can feel confident knowing that the curriculum is research based and addresses adolescents’ developmental needs.

Author Biography

Theresa M. Ferrari, The Ohio State University

Professor & Extension Specialist, Ohio 4-H Youth Development

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Published

2018-09-18