Our place matters: an exploration of young people’s participation in the Douglas community and international models for developing community participation

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Files
Date
2018-04-19
Authors
Daunt, John
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Community-Academic Research Links, University College Cork
Published Version
Research Projects
Organizational Units
Journal Issue
Abstract
This research dissertation assesses the participation of young people within the Douglas Community in County Cork, Ireland as well as considering international models of community participation. This research was proposed by the community based working group ‘Douglas Matters’ and was subsequently formulated as a CARL project. Primary research was carried out qualitatively using a survey questionnaire which was created by the researcher. This survey was then circulated to transition year students in three secondary schools in Douglas. Secondary research was also carried out in the form of a review of both domestic and international literature relating to community participation. The findings of this research indicate that there is a need for further services for y/p in Douglas and a need to develop platforms whereby y/p can have a voice in decisions affecting them. The establishment of a youth café and a local youth council are recommended.
Description
Keywords
Douglas community , Community participation , International models , Transition year students , Youth café , Local youth council
Citation
Daunt, J. (2018) Our place matters: an exploration of young people’s participation in the Douglas community and international models for developing community participation. Cork: Community-Academic Research Links, University College Cork.
Copyright
©2018, John Daunt.