Participation of young people in research
Collaborating with young people in research is important because that ensures the approach and outcomes of the research will be better aligned with their needs and lives. A growing number of youth researchers therefore actively involve young people in their projects. But how can you do that in a way that ensures that the participation is also genuinely meaningful for all parties involved?
ZonMw supports the participation of young people in research
ZonMw feels that it is important for young people to participate in research and it therefore supports researchers and young people in realising a meaningful form of participation. It does this, for example, with calls for proposals that focus on learning about the participation of young people, or that enable young people to carry out research themselves. But it also achieves this goal via masterclasses and publications with tips.
Masterclass ‘Do’s and don’ts of youth participation’
On Friday, 23 June 2023, we organised a masterclass for researchers together with the Dutch youth participation platform YoungXperts. Participants immediately got down to work on this day with a case or issue from their own practice. At the end of the day, they went home with an elaborated participation plan.
Are you interested in taking part in one of our masterclasses? Then keep an eye on our newsletter and LinkedIn: Jeugd.
Tips for meaningful participation of young people in research
Do you want to involve young people in research? And do that in a way that it is also genuinely meaningful for all parties involved? Together with researchers and young people, we have put together five tips in a practical publication about the participation of young people in research (in Dutch).
More tips and insights? Bente van Oort did research into how you can properly shape the involvement of young people in research. In this three-part series (in Dutch), you will find tips and insight for researchers to discover more about youth participation. In addition, she shares clear do’s and don’ts.
An appropriate recognition for the efforts of young people
With school and other activities, young people often have a full programme. As a result, the time they invest in research cannot be devoted to paid work, for example. Therefore, you need to show that the time they invest is appreciated and provide an appropriate remuneration. We have produced an overview with examples (in Dutch) to support researchers in realising this.
Learning network participative youth research
In this learning network, enthusiastic, experienced young people and researchers work together on the quality, ethics and practice for youth participation. The network coaches young researchers, shares knowledge, stimulates and inspires. With this, it strengthens the quality of participative youth research. There is specific attention for young people in vulnerable circumstances and what they need to make their voices heard in research. Interested? Register for the newsletter of the Learning network participative youth research - School for Participation (in Dutch).