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Youth Participatory Action Research to Prevent Community Violence Among Black Youth
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
This behavioral intervention study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Youth Empowered Advocating for Health (YEAH) on youth prosocial behavior and aggressive behavior and assess racial identity and future orientation as mediators of prevention effects.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
360
Start Date
2025-02-27
Completion Date
2027-05
Last Updated
2025-08-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
YEAH: Youth Empowered Advocating for Health
The Youth Empowered Advocating for Health (YEAH) program is a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) intervention aimed at addressing community violence by fostering youth and community healing. It combines photovoice and theater arts performances. In photovoice sessions, Black youth explore structural determinants of community violence through a participatory research process. Guided by trained facilitators, youth learn the method after obtaining parental consent and youth assent. Using the structured SHOWED framework, they analyze and discuss images, generating ideas for social action. During the photovoice sessions, photo assignments will be completed, with discussions recorded, analyzed for themes, and shared for validation. The final four sessions will integrate these themes into theater arts performances, allowing youth to creatively express insights and experiences, fostering empowerment and social change.
Locations (2)
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, United States