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Beyond advisory boards: Youth engagement in nursing research for coalitions and action

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Youth engagement in nursing research traditionally has been limited to consultative roles on advisory boards. This paradigm is challenged by highlighting innovative approaches that position youths as co-creators of research, coalition members, and active contributors across the research continuum. Drawing on the long-standing commitment of nursing to community engagement and health equity, we present case exemplars in a multidimensional framework for meaningful youth involvement, grounded in developmental, ethical, and contextual considerations. We explore the best practices and lessons learned from case exemplars that illustrate the transformative potential of youth collaboration in public health, chronic disease management, and environmental health research. Key themes include the importance of early and continuous engagement, tailored training for both youths and researchers, and strategies to ensure inclusivity and respect for youth expertise. By centering youth voices and fostering equitable partnerships, nursing research can produce more relevant, impactful, and sustainable outcomes for communities.
DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102665
Authors: Dora L. Clayton-Jones, Elizabeth Dickson, Kristen R. Choi, Kamila A. Alexander, Dawn T. Bounds, Rosa M. Gonzalez Guarda, Schenita D. Randolph, Christina Ross, Luz G. Huntington-Moskos
Institutions: Marquette University, University of New Mexico, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Johns Hopkins University, University of California, Irvine, Duke University, University of Connecticut, University of Louisville
Language: English
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,260
OpenAlex ID: W7132857231
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