Engaging Children and Youth in Research and Evaluation using Group Concept Mapping

Publication date: Available online 9 July 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Lynn Dare, Elizabeth NowickiAbstractGroup concept mapping is a systematic methodology that recognizes participants’ expertise in their own experiences. In this approach, participants share their diverse knowledge and interpret the data generated by all group members. This approach uniquely blends quantitative and qualitative techniques to create illustrative, structured conceptualizations. In this article, we describe the steps in group concept mapping and report feedback on this method from 37 children and youth who participated in group concept mapping studies. We recommend group concept mapping as an engaging way to involve children and youth in research and evaluation activities.
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research