From developmental neuroscience to policy: A novel framework based on participatory research.
Dev Cogn Neurosci
; 67: 101398, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38850964
ABSTRACT
Insights from developmental neuroscience are not always translated to actionable policy decisions. In this review, we explore the potential of bridging the gap between developmental neuroscience and policy through youth participatory research approaches. As the current generation of adolescents lives in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing society, their lived experiences are crucial for both research and policy. Moreover, their active involvement holds significant promise, given their heightened creativity and need to contribute. We therefore advocate for a transdisciplinary framework that fosters collaboration between developmental scientists, adolescents, and policy makers in addressing complex societal challenges. We highlight the added value of adolescents' lived experiences in relation to two pressing societal issues affecting adolescents' mental health performance pressure and social inequality. By integrating firsthand lived experiences with insights from developmental neuroscience, we provide a foundation for progress in informed policy decisions.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Neurosciences
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Dev Cogn Neurosci
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article