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Title: Young People in Community Conflict
Published: January 2005
Author: Jonny Byrne, Jennifer Hamilton and Ulf Hansson
Details:
The project aimed to research the role of young people (12-17 years old) in local communities in the Northern Health and Social Services Board (NHSSB) area experiencing conflict and disorder, and how these actions affect the health and social wellbeing of the people living within these areas. The research was funded by the NHSSB Investing for Health.
The project aims were to:
1 Investigate the role played by young people in inter and intra community disorder and violence;
2 Explore the factors facilitating their participation in disorder and violence;
3 Determine the nature of their attitudes towards their own and neighbouring communities.
The research approach was collaborative involving meetings and verbal reports with a representative from Investing for Health Team. The methods adopted were both quantitative and qualitative. It was agreed that there would be two stages to the research project. Stage one would examine six areas within the NHSSB to provide an overall impression of the community life of young people. The six areas selected included Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, Larne and Newtownabbey. At the conclusion of this stage, three areas were selected by the Investing for Health Team based on the findings presented and a more detailed research analysis was conducted, these included Larne, Antrim and Coleraine. In addition a self-completion questionnaire was designed in conjunction with the Investing for Health Team for administration within the NHSSB area.
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