Participation, Citizenship and Intergenerational Relations in Children and Young People's Lives ― Children and Adults in Conversation

In 2012, over 200 academics who are active in international childhood and youth research gathered together alongside young people for a unique ICYRNet conference where they debated and discussed participatory approaches. Participation, Citizenship and Intergenerational Relations in Children and Young People's Lives continues the dialogue between young people and adults that started then. This edited collection draws together work from six countries about participatory research and intergenerational relations. Adopting participatory techniques, the editors worked with children and young people to co–author three chapters that each reflect young people's interpretations of three chapters written by adults. This provides a unique insight into how children and young people view research which is about them as well as highlighting their perspectives on research which resonates with their own life experiences. The book includes reference to a wealth of supplementary visual and audio materials which are available on the conference website at www.dvigc.com.

Joanne Westwood is Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Work, University of Central Lancashire, UK, and a member of The Centre for Children and Young People's Participation.

Cath Larkins is Senior Research Fellow at the School of Social Work, University of Central Lancashire, UK, and a member of The Centre for Children and Young People's Participation.

Dan Moxon is Director of People Dialogue and Change Ltd, UK, and a member of The Centre for Children and Young People's Participation.

Yasmin Perry is Senior Lecturer at the School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK, and a member of The Centre for Children and Young People's Participation.

Nigel Thomas is Professor of Childhood and Youth Research at the School of Social Work, University of Central Lancashire, UK, and a member of The Centre for Children and Young People's Participation.