Video as a Tool to Facilitate Cross-National Youth Participation in the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: PURPOSE: To describe an approach taken by the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) network to enable adolescents to play an active role in a cross-national research study. METHODS: Using a standard protocol, adolescents from across the HBSC network were recruited to submit videos outlining their perspectives on adolescent health, actions that governments should take and their hopes for the future. The videos were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS: One third of the country teams (n = 16) took part with 50 adolescents submitting videos. The videos were disseminated at the HBSC 40th Anniversary meeting, and the findings impacted protocol development, data interpretation, and policymaking. DISCUSSION: Adolescents highlighted current and emerging health issues, which has influenced future HBSC surveys and policymaking. The use of video successfully facilitated the involvement of adolescents across a wide range of countries. Capacity is a key challenge for some countries to get involved in youth participation.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health
Institutions: Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, Instytut Matki i Dziecka, University of Lisbon, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Inserm, École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique, Centre d'Epidémiologie et de Recherche en santé des POPulations de Toulouse, Ghent University, Arabkir Joint Medical Center, Lithuanian Sports University, University of Turku, University of Limerick, University of Jyväskylä, Salidat Kairbekova National Scientific Center for Healthcare Development
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,670
OpenAlex ID: W7214083447