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Youth as Agents of Adult and Community Development Mapping the Processes and Outcomes of Youth Engaged in Organizational Governance

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Author and Contributors: Zeldin, Shepherd (4 more by this author)
Publisher: University of Wisconsin (2004)
Review Level: Peer review
Primary Content Area: Community
Content Type: Research; General Information; Evaluation
Audience: Academicians & Researchers; Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: Youth, Community, Governance
Description: The study was based on interview data from 16 youth and 24 adult organizational leaders (representing 8 organizations). The study mapped the developmental processes that occur when youth and adults share governance responsibilities. It was found that engaging youth in decision making secured the commitment of young people to their organizational communities, and additionally, contributed positively to youth development.
Media Type: PDF - Portable Document Format
Resource Listed: April 18, 2007
Resource Last Updated: January 28, 2011
Language: EN

Categories:

Community: Skills for Working with Community Groups: Working with Stakeholders

Community: Community Capacity Building: Community Development Tools

Community: Community Capacity Building: Collaborations

Community: Public Involvement: Taking Action in Your Community

Community: Community Assessment and Demographics: Organizational Assessment

Community: Current Community Based Program Areas: Community Youth Development