Methods in Youth Research

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Methods in Youth Research
Leerdoelen	On completion of this course the student is able to: - describe advantages and disadvantages of different methodological techniques; - identify appropriate techniques to answer different research questions; - critically evaluate the methodological approaches presented; - critically evaluate decision-making in published research; - apply research methods for policy-relevant research
Omschrijving	The Methods in Youth Research course covers different methodologies and analytical techniques for research among and with youth in the social sciences. The course consists of seminars, working lectures, self-study, and individual assignments. Lecturers will discuss key aspects of different methodologies, including youth participation, quantitative, and qualitative research. Practical examples will be used to illustrate the applicability of different methods to answer different research questions that are of relevance to youth, society, and policy-related topics. Youth participation in research – Will deal with theory-based methodologies (i.e., theory of change) that aim to engage children and young people as co-creators in research, incorporating visual and participatory methods. Qualitative research – Will provide an introduction into qualitative analysis of written text (e.g., transcribed interviews, diaries, documents, Tweets). First, some principles of data reduction and interpretation will be explained. We will focus on (open) coding, thematic analysis and cross-case analysis, and developing a coding book using selected materials. Quantitative research - Will provide an introduction into the use of existing (secondary) datasets and person-based approaches. Presenting data from studies such as TRAILS and the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), the first session shows how disparities, typologies, and over-time associations can be studied. The second session will focus on practical applications of quantitative methods. We seek to clarify how longitudinal methods can inform about risk, protective, and promotive factors for positive youth development.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	colloquium, computerpracticum, practicum, zelfstudie
Toetsvorm	opdrachten
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	L. Baams, PhD.
Docent(en)	L. Baams, PhD. ,prof. dr. H.W.E. Grietens ,dr. T. Kretschmer ,prof. dr. M.C. Timmerman ,dr. R. van der Ploeg
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Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ma Pedagogische wetenschappen  (Ma Pedagogische wetenschappen (Youth, Society and Policy)) 1 semester I a Sept18 Ma Pedagogische wetenschappen  (Ma Pedagogische wetenschappen (Youth, Society and Policy)) 1 semester II a Febr19