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Youth-led research is increasing in popularity around the globe and empowers todayÆs youth thelp shape social interventions seeking treach this population group Designs and Methods for Youth-Led Research provides a foundation from which tplan and implement social research and program evaluation projects that place youth in central roles In this text, author Melvin Delgademphasizes how youth-led research represents a profound political and social statement about making relevant research result in significant changes tprograms in the field of youth services Key Features: Brings together the worlds of practice and academia by providing numerous examples of field-based youth-led research projects Encourages a partnership between youth and adults tfacilitate mutual respect and give young people the opportunity tmake significant and lasting contributions tthe creation of solutions tmany of their concerns and needs Examines future challenges in the field thelp develop programs that will enrich tomorrowÆs youth Designs and Methods for Youth-Led Research is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying youth development in a variety of Social Work, Psychology, Education, and Social Research courses It is alsa valuable resource for practitioners in the fields of youth development and youth services