Evaluating Youth Empowerment: The Construction and Validation of an Inventory of Dimensions and Indicators

Empowerment is a concept that has become increasingly used over recent years. However, little research been undertaken into how empowerment can be evaluated, particularly in the case of young people. The aim this article to present an inventory dimensions and indicators youth empowerment. describes various phases construction validation inventory. These were (1) contrast against specialized published writings on empowerment; (2) resulting by experts; (3) with people through four participatory evaluation processes six life stories. tool scientifically practically useful enables impact programmes evaluated; it also serves plan implement socio-educational aimed at influencing