Wirkungsnachweis aus der Literatur
improved work-related skills for youth councillors
Erwerb von fach- und bereichsspezifischen Kompetenzen
Working with peers can be a challenging experience as leaders struggle to understand the priorities and needs of their peers. However, being in the board equipped them with the ability to prioritise. Another participant goes on to relate that he learnt to perform multiple tasks and to work under pressure.
Beschreibung der Aktivität
youth leaders' participation in school councils, youth councils and youth organisations in South Africa
youth participation as a means for enhancing democracy, influencing policy, promoting citizenship etc.
Südafrika
(15-34) years
teilnehmende Kinder und Jugendliche
Evaluierung der Aktivität
In terms of the design, the study focussed on a single district, however, participants were drawn from various institutions and settings within that district. As generalisability is never a focus in qualitative studies; to obtain an accurate setting perspective (one focal point of the study), multiple institutions had to be included. Furthermore, the multiple institutions were selected to enhance the chances of finding a diverse perspective from youth, and also a range of projects and approaches. Two qualitative techniques were used to generate data: focus groups and one-on-one, face-to-face, in-depth interviews. The latter type of interview aimed at generating data pertaining to the first two objectives of the study. In-depth interviews were preferred as they allow one to obtain detailed information upon which people's perceptions are built (Seidman 2006; Note: This is a secondary source. For more information, please check the bibliography of Phaswana 2008). Focus groups were specifically used to achieve the final objective that aimed at investigating the influence of the setting on youth's experiences. The purpose here was to enable debate among participants.
Großbritannien
Qualifikationsarbeit