Enhancing researcher capacity to engage youth in research

Researchers’ engagement experiences, barriers and capacity development priorities

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ID19507612
AutoresLisa D Hawke (0000-0003-1108-9453, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Karleigh Darnay (0000-0002-0395-8674, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Jacqueline Relihan (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Mohammad Khaleghi‐Moghaddam (Foundry), Skye Barbic (0000-0002-7076-2452, Foundry), Lisa Lachance (Wisdom2Action), Shelly Ben-David (0000-0002-7582-2565, University of British Columbia), Shelly Ben‐David (University of British Columbia), Marion Brown (0000-0002-3681-583X, Wisdom2Action), Srividya N Iyer (0000-0001-5367-9086, Douglas College), Srividya Iyer (McGill University), Gloria Chaim (0000-0003-1342-9757, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Sophie Soklaridi (0000-0001-5119-8473, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Sean A Kidd (0000-0002-2435-786X, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Tanya Halsall (0000-0001-5791-0986, University of Ottawa), Simão Mathia (0000-0002-7264-2200, University of British Columbia), Steve Mathias (Foundry), Joanna Henderson (0000-0002-9387-5193, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, autor correspondente)
Ano2020
Volume23
Fascículo3
Páginas584-592
Data de publicação2020-06-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHealth Expectations (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1369-6513 • E-ISSN: 1369-7625
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/hex.13032
PMID32170902
OpenAlexW3012001775
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas30
Referências citadas25

BACKGROUND: There is increasing emphasis on engaging youth in research about youth, their needs, experiences and preferences, notably in health services research. By engaging youth as full partners, research becomes more feasible and relevant, and the validity and richness of findings are enhanced. Consequently, researchers need guidance in engaging youth effectively. This study examines the experiences, needs and knowledge gaps of researchers. METHODS: Eighty-four researchers interested in youth engagement training were recruited via snowball sampling. They completed a survey regarding their youth engagement experiences, attitudes, perceived barriers and capacity development needs. Data were analysed descriptively, and comparisons were made based on current engagement experience. RESULTS: Participants across career stages and disciplines expressed an interest in increased capacity development for youth engagement. They had positive attitudes about the importance and value of youth engagement, but found it to be complex. Participants reported requiring practical guidance to develop their youth engagement practices and interest in a network of youth-engaged researchers and on-going training. Those currently engaging youth were more likely to report the need for greater appreciation of youth engagement by funders and institutions. CONCLUSIONS: Engaging youth in research has substantial benefits. However, skills in collaborating with youth to design, conduct and implement research have to be learned. Researchers need concrete training and networking opportunities to develop and maximize these skills. They also need mechanisms that formally acknowledge the value of engagement. Researchers and those promoting youth engagement in research are encouraged to consider these findings in their promotion and training endeavours

Developmental psychology · Medical education · Political science · Politics · Positive Youth Development · Public relations · Snowball sampling · Youth engagement · Youth studies · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology