Research

YouthLink Scotland is dedicated to developing an evidence base for the impact of youth work on the personal, social and educational development of young people in Scotland. We do this through the commissioning of high-quality research opportunities, through a range of youth-led research initiatives; and through regular meetings of our research steering group.

If you have any queries relating to YouthLink Scotland's ongoing research projects, please contact our Senior Policy & Research Officer Dr Amy Calder on acalder@youthlinkscotland.org.

Youth Work Research

Find out more about our current research projects and browse a range of resources measuring the sector's impact.

Literature Review of Universal Youth Work

This extensive review attempts to define universal youth work and place it in the wider context of the theoretical and conceptual literature on youth work.

The Impact of Universal Youth Work

A series of studies aiming to add to the evidence base of the impact of community-based universal youth work.

Youth-led Research

Find out how YouthLink Scotland has been developing a youth-led research approach over the last few years.

Awards

Find more information about the different types of accreditation opportunities available for young people taking part in research.

Youth Work Outcomes

The Youth Work Outcomes articulate the difference that youth works makes with, and for, young people in Scotland. The seven outcomes can be achieved in a range of youth work contexts and practices.

Research Ethics Policy

Navigate research ethics by using our checklist of questions to consider, with helpful templates for risk assessments, consent forms and information sheets for participants.