International Journal of Qualitative Methods (Sep 2024)

Methods for Co-researching With Youth: A Cross-Case Analysis of Centering Anti-Adultist Frameworks

  • Rachel Chaffee,
  • K. T. Todd,
  • Preeti Gupta,
  • Sarah May,
  • Mahmoud Abouelkheir,
  • Lucie Lagodich,
  • Jackie Wang,
  • Cara Murphy,
  • Xavier Lawrence

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069241286845
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23

Abstract

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This article provides a cross-case study of three studies that utilized anti-adultist approaches to collaborating with youth as co-researchers. Drawing on reflections from both adults and youth, we present an analysis of three case studies of adult and youth experiences in planning, implementing, and conducting research studies aimed at centering youth perspectives. Findings include what adults and youth learned about the co-researching process and highlight the need for careful consideration of how both adults and youth can disrupt adultist power dynamics. We argue that amplifying youth co-researcher perspectives in research can create a mutually meaningful and empowering research process for both adults and youth by promoting more equitable relationships and participatory practices.