What is Meta-Research

This chapter analyses the scientific bibliography on the civic engagement of young people published in English between 2014 and 2019. Sixty-nine articles published in international scientific journals were analyzed. The main objective of this meta-research is to understand what problems have been investigated and the data collection techniques used. The authors found that the most researched problem was the analysis and understanding of the impact that participation has on plans and programs designed by diverse socio-educational actors with regard to the civic engagement of young people. Based on the meta-research carried out, they propose three socially innovative intervention strategies aimed at improving youth civic engagement. Each strategy is designed to enhance young people's agency in order to increase their levels of social participation.