Theory and Research
Here you can find a bibliography of academic resources studying the theory and implementation of YPAR in various settings.
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Kohfeldt, D., & Langhout, R. D. (2012). The five whys method: A tool for developing problem definitions in collaboration with children. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 22, 316-329.
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Kohfeldt, D.; Chhun, L.; Grace, S.; Langhout, R. (2011) Youth empowerment in context: Exploring tensions in school-based yPAR. American Journal of Community Psychology, 47, 28–45.
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Kornbluh, M., Ozer, E. J., Allen, C. D., & Kirshner, B. (2015). Youth participatory action research as an approach to sociopolitical development and the new academic standards: Considerations for educators. The Urban Review, 47(5), 868–892.
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Marciano, J. & Beymer, A. (2022). Collaborative data analysis: Examining youths’ literacy practices in YPAR. English Teaching: Practice & Critique, 21, 2, 209-224.
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McIntyre, A. (2000). Constructing meaning about violence, school, and community: Participatory action research with urban youth. The Urban Review, 32, 2, 123-154.
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Mirra, Filipiak, Garcia (2015). Revolutionizing inquiry in urban English classrooms. English Journal, 105, 2, 49-57.
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Mirra, Morrell, Cain, Scorza, Ford (2013). Educating for a critical democracy, Democracy & Education, 21, 1-10.
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Nash, A.; Kennedy, H.; Abraczinskas, M.; Suleiman, A.; & Ozer, E. (2024). Examining the intersection of sociopolitical development and transformative social and emotional learning outcomes, Youth,4, 679–699.
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Ozer, E.; Abraczinskas, M.; Duarte, C.; Mathur, R.; Ballard, P.; Gibbs, L.; Olivas, E.; Bewa, M.; Afifi, R. (2020). Youth participatory approaches and health equity: Conceptualization and integrative review. American Journal of Community Psychology, 66(3-4), 267-278.
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Ozer, E. (2016). Youth-led participatory action research: Developmental and equity perspectives. Advances in Child Development and Behavior, 50, 189-207.
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