YPAR (Youth Participatory Action Research) Systematic Literature Review
Emily Ozer, Professor
Public Health
Closed. This professor is continuing with Spring 2024 apprentices on this project; no new apprentices needed for Fall 2024.
This project is conducting systematic review of the literature to describe the state of the youth participatory action research (YPAR) literature and synthesizing findings of the youth outcomes reported in these studies. YPAR is an approach that engages young people as researchers to study and address social problems within their community. An overview and understanding of the YPAR literature is needed to inform program assessment and development, and to propose directions for future research and practice. Studies selected are being screened and coded using a process consistent with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).
Role: The systematic review is currently in the phase of conducting a full-text review of eligible studies. Students will read entire articles about the YPAR projects and determine their inclusion/exclusion in the study. The next phase will involve qualitative coding of the selected articles using a standardized codebook that identifies themes and key findings in the literature. Students will learn about the YPAR field as well as critical skills for literature review. Students will also be taught about qualitative coding and data interpretation.
NOTE: Students selected for this project will ALSO participate in a research apprenticeship and mentorship program for undergraduates, called YES (Youth Equity Scholars), run by i4Y (Innovations for Youth - www.i4y.berkeley.edu). The YES Program complements the URAP discovery experience through a year-long program utilizing cascading mentorship, skill-building workshops, and professional development. Students in the YES program will cultivate community and supportive relationships between scholars themselves, their graduate and faculty mentors, as well as i4Y faculty and staff, with the goal of providing supportive pathways into careers addressing adolescent inequities and well-being. The YES program REQUIRES attendance at weekly workshops which is not directly part of the research project requirements. Each research project has its own time commitments that are in conjunction with the YES program participation. Workshops will take place virtually EVERY FRIDAY, 2-3pm. The program does require some assignments to be completed between workshops. For more information, please see: https://i4y.berkeley.edu/youth-equity-scholars-yes)
i4Y values equity and inclusion, and highly encourages students from different backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
Qualifications: --Ability to read large quantities of text quickly, accurately and critically. In this context, 'critical' means discerning the strengths and the limitations of the work you are studying.-- --Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team member, as well as attention to detail, is required.-- --Attendance (virtually) at a weekly lab meeting is required.--
--Interest in issues of youth equity and youth voice are a plus. No previous experience required.--
Hours: 6-8 hrs
Related website: https://i4y.berkeley.edu/youth-equity-scholars-yes
Related website: https://i4y.berkeley.edu/youth-equity-scholars-yes