Innocenti Research Briefs Migration and Inequality: Making policies inclusive for every child AUTHOR(S) Emilia Toczydlowska; Bina D'Costa Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs Drawing on Europe’s experience, this brief provides a cross-country comparative overview of inequality affecting children in the migration pathway, who are often described as 'children on the move'. Following a brief overview of the policy and practice in relation to various categories of refugee and migration children in Europe, it reflects on the performance of the countries with regard to Target 10.7 of the SDG. + - Cite this publication | Thematic area: Migration | Tags: child protection, invisible migrant children, migrant children × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Emilia Toczydlowska; Bina D'Costa 2017 Migration and Inequality: Making policies inclusive for every child.
Innocenti Research Briefs Not Refugee Children, Not Migrant Children, But Children First: Lack of a systematic and integrated approach AUTHOR(S) Bina D'Costa; Emilia Toczydlowska Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs This brief takes a deep dive in the semantics and conceptual issues in the children and migration discourse, and highlights some of the key implementation gaps. It offers a summary of the risks, vulnerabilities and protection needs of children as refugees and migration in Europe. Using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child as the normative frameworks, this brief also emphasizes how the voices of children in migration pathway must be heard and respected. + - Cite this publication | Tags: child protection, invisible migrant children, migrant children × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Bina D'Costa; Emilia Toczydlowska 2017 Not Refugee Children, Not Migrant Children, But Children First: Lack of a systematic and integrated approach.
Innocenti Research Briefs Growing Inequality and Unequal Opportunities in Rich Countries AUTHOR(S) Emilia Toczydlowska; Zlata Bruckauf Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs Forthcoming + - Cite this publication | Thematic area: Child well-being | Tags: developed countries, inequality, social inequality × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Emilia Toczydlowska; Zlata Bruckauf 2017 Growing Inequality and Unequal Opportunities in Rich Countries.
Innocenti Research Briefs Improving the Methodological Quality of Research in Adolescent Well-being AUTHOR(S) Nicola J. Reavley; Susan M. Sawyer Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs This brief introduces the methodological series Conducting Research with Adolescents from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), outlining key research themes, intervention types, and their associated methodological implications. It highlights adolescence as a critical phase within the life course and a period of biological and social transition that is itself undergoing change. It makes the case that new understandings from neuroscience have important implications for programming; addressing social and structural determinants is crucial to improving adolescent well-being; inter-sectoral and comprehensive multi-component action is required, as is matching action to need; and gender and equity should always be considered in research, programmes and policy.The brief is one of seven on research methodologies, designed to expand and improve the conduct and interpretation of research on adolescent health and well-being in LMICs. Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. They cover topics including: indicators and data sources; research ethics; research with disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations; participatory research; measuring enabling and protective systems for adolescent health; and economic strengthening interventions for improving adolescent well-being. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 15 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: health, life course, research methods × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Nicola J. Reavley; Susan M. Sawyer 2017 Improving the Methodological Quality of Research in Adolescent Well-being . , pp. 15.
Innocenti Research Briefs Data and Indicators to Measure Adolescent Health, Social Development and Well-being AUTHOR(S) Peter Azzopardi; Elissa Kennedy; George C Patton Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs This brief focuses on quantitative data and indicators to measure adolescent health, social development and well-being. It covers: the principles of good indicator definition; common use of indicators; examples of indicators for adolescent health and social development; existing global data to describe - and populate indicators of - adolescent health and social development; and how to improve data collection efforts.The brief is one of seven on research methodologies, designed to expand and improve the conduct and interpretation of research on adolescent health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. They cover topics including: indicators and data sources; research ethics; research with disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations; participatory research; measuring enabling and protective systems for adolescent health; and economic strengthening interventions for improving adolescent well-being. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 18 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: adolescent health, adolescents, health, research, research methodology × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Peter Azzopardi; Elissa Kennedy; George C Patton 2017 Data and Indicators to Measure Adolescent Health, Social Development and Well-being. , pp. 18.
Innocenti Research Briefs Inclusion with Protection: Obtaining informed consent when conducting research with adolescents AUTHOR(S) John Santelli; Sonia Haerizadeh; Terry McGovern Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs Written primarily for UNICEF staff, funders of research, policy-makers, ethics committee members and researchers, this brief intends to provide principles and approaches to the common challenges in conducting research with adolescents. It emphasizes the value of research with adolescents and discusses at length the importance of balancing inclusion and protection, concluding with a set of ethical ground rules and recommendations for research with adolescents and examples on how to apply them.The brief is one of seven on research methodologies designed to expand and improve the conduct and interpretation of research on adolescent health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. They cover topics including: indicators and data sources; research ethics; research with disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations; participatory research; measuring enabling and protective systems for adolescent health; and economic strengthening interventions for improving adolescent well-being. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 18 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: adolescents, protection of children, research methods × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION John Santelli; Sonia Haerizadeh; Terry McGovern 2017 Inclusion with Protection: Obtaining informed consent when conducting research with adolescents. , pp. 18.
Innocenti Research Briefs Research with Disadvantaged, Vulnerable and/or Marginalized Adolescents AUTHOR(S) Colette L. Auerswald; Amber Akemi Piatt; Ali Mirzazadeh Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs Disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized adolescents (DVMAs) are individuals aged 10–19, who are excluded from social, economic and/or educational opportunities enjoyed by other adolescents in their community due to numerous factors beyond their control. This brief summarizes the health and well-being inequities experienced by DVMAs and the need for research with this group. It reviews the challenges and barriers to their inclusion in research; shares practical implications and best practices for their inclusion in research; and addresses ethical challenges and approaches to research with DVMAs.The brief is one of seven on research methodologies designed to expand and improve the conduct and interpretation of research on adolescent health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. They cover topics including: indicators and data sources; research ethics; research with disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations; participatory research; measuring enabling and protective systems for adolescent health; and economic strengthening interventions for improving adolescent well-being. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 17 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: adolescents, disadvantaged groups, marginal youth, research methods, vulnerable groups × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Colette L. Auerswald; Amber Akemi Piatt; Ali Mirzazadeh 2017 Research with Disadvantaged, Vulnerable and/or Marginalized Adolescents. , pp. 17.
Innocenti Research Briefs Adolescent Participation in Research: Innovation, rationale and next steps AUTHOR(S) Emily J. Ozer; Amber Akemi Piatt Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs Undertaking youth-led participatory action research is an increasingly popular approach to advancing adolescent engagement and empowerment. This research - led by adolescents themselves - promotes social change and improves community conditions for healthy development. This brief reviews the theoretical and empirical rationales for youth-led participatory action research, its key principles, phases, practical implications and ethical issues.The brief is one of seven on research methodologies designed to expand and improve the conduct and interpretation of research on adolescent health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. They cover topics including: indicators and data sources; research ethics; research with disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations; participatory research; measuring enabling and protective systems for adolescent health; and economic strengthening interventions for improving adolescent well-being. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 13 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: adolescents, participatory research, research methods × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Emily J. Ozer; Amber Akemi Piatt 2017 Adolescent Participation in Research: Innovation, rationale and next steps. , pp. 13.
Innocenti Research Briefs How to Measure Enabling and Supportive Systems for Adolescent Health AUTHOR(S) Russell Viner Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs Enabling and protective systems for adolescents are the family, peers and the education and legal systems. In addition to research that focuses on individual adolescents, it is also important for researchers to consider measuring social determinants when conducting research on adolescent well-being. This brief reviews the key concepts of social and structural determinants of health and the methodological issues related to their measurement in adolescence.The brief is one of seven on research methodologies designed to expand and improve the conduct and interpretation of research on adolescent health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. They cover topics including: indicators and data sources; research ethics; research with disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations; participatory research; measuring enabling and protective systems for adolescent health; and economic strengthening interventions for improving adolescent well-being. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 16 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: adolescent health, adolescents, protection of children × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Russell Viner 2017 How to Measure Enabling and Supportive Systems for Adolescent Health. , pp. 16.
Innocenti Research Briefs Methodologies to Capture the Multidimensional Effects of Economic Strengthening Interventions AUTHOR(S) Fred M. Ssewamala; Laura Gauer Bermudez Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs The economic status of households can and does affect the health and well-being of adolescents. To address the intersection between economic deprivations and broader development goals, including health and well-being, governments, aid agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have begun to include economic strengthening interventions as part of their core programming. This brief presents strategies for examining the multidimensional effects of economic strengthening interventions with a specific focus on the health and well-being of adolescent beneficiaries, highlighting research gaps and opportunities.The brief is one of seven on research methodologies designed to expand and improve the conduct and interpretation of research on adolescent health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. They cover topics including: indicators and data sources; research ethics; research with disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations; participatory research; measuring enabling and protective systems for adolescent health; and economic strengthening interventions for improving adolescent well-being. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 18 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: adolescents, empowerment, research methods × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Fred M. Ssewamala; Laura Gauer Bermudez 2017 Methodologies to Capture the Multidimensional Effects of Economic Strengthening Interventions. , pp. 18.
Innocenti Research Briefs Parenting Interventions: How well do they transport from one country to another? AUTHOR(S) Frances Gardner Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs This brief, by Frances Gardner, summarizes her team’s recent findings from two global, systematic reviews of the effectiveness of parenting interventions. There is strong evidence that behavioural parenting programmes improve caregiver-child relationships, reduce child problem behaviour, and prevent physical and emotional violence against children. To date, the majority of evaluations that show the effects of parenting programmes are from high-income countries, although there is a growing list of rigorous, randomized trials from low- and middle-income countries. Contrary to common belief, parenting interventions appear to be at least as effective, when transported to countries that are different culturally and in their service provision, from those developed for a specific national or cultural context. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 5 | Thematic area: Adolescents | Tags: children of working parents, family environment, local level projects, parental responsibility, parents, research × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Frances Gardner 2017 Parenting Interventions: How well do they transport from one country to another?. , pp. 5.
Innocenti Research Briefs Care Work and Children: An Expert Roundtable AUTHOR(S) Prerna Banati; Elena Camilletti; Sarah Cook Published: 2017 Innocenti Research Briefs A first roundtable to explore the issues regarding care work and children was hosted in Florence by the UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti from 6 to 7 December 2016. Unpaid care and domestic work have often been neglected in both research and policymaking, being viewed as lying within the domestic sphere of decisions and responsibilities, rather than as a public issue. However, over recent decades, researchers across a range of disciplines have strived to fill the evidence, data and research gaps by exploring the unpaid care and domestic work provided particularly by women within the household, and uncovering the entrenched social and gender norms and inequalities. + - Cite this publication | No. of pages: 8 | Thematic area: Gender Issues, Rights of the Child, Social Policies | Tags: care of disabled children, care of the aged, domestic workers, labour migration, public policy × COPY BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION Prerna Banati; Elena Camilletti; Sarah Cook 2017 Care Work and Children: An Expert Roundtable. , pp. 8.