A causeway to impact: A proposed new integrated framework for intergenerational community‐based participatory action research

A proposed new framework, 'The Causeway Approach,' aims to amplify the voices of children and young people (CYP) in policy-making discussions, addressing the issue of tokenistic participation. Inspired by the mythology of the Giant's Causeway, this intergenerational methodology fosters meaningful engagement between CYP and adult stakeholders, with potential benefits for capacity building, social capital strengthening, and intergenerational connections. The framework is designed to ensure that CYP's perspectives are not drowned out but rather integrated into key decision-making processes, offering a contextualized approach that could significantly benefit both CYP and their communities.

Loudon, E., Neary, J., McAteer, B., Higgins, K., & Chapman, C. (2023). A causeway to impact: A proposed new integrated framework for intergenerational community‐based participatory action research. Children & Society, 38(5), 1493–1509. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/chso.12815