Abstract
This article contributes to the development of a critical social theory of youth empowerment which emphasizes collective efforts to create sociopolitical change. It draws upon analysis of four youth empowerment models, and upon findings from a participatory research study which identified key dimensions of critical youth empowerment: (1) a welcoming, safe environment, (2) meaningful participation and engagement, (3) equitable power-sharing between youth and adults, (4) engagement in critical reflection on interpersonal and sociopolitical processes, (5) participation in sociopolitical processes to affect change, and (6) integrated individual- and community-level empowerment. It concludes with discussion of the measurement of outcomes, and the challenges and opportunities for empowerment in youth organization.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Youth Participation and Community Change |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 31-56 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780203051726 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Critical social theory
- Model development
- Participatory research
- Youth
- Youth empowerment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology(all)
- Social Sciences(all)
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Toward a critical social theory of youth empowerment. / Jennings, Louise B.; Parra-medina, Deborah M; Messias, DeAnne K Hilfinger; McLoughlin, Kerry.
Youth Participation and Community Change. Taylor and Francis, 2012. p. 31-56.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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