Youth provision and life outcomes research
Three independent studies of the youth sector and its impact on local areas and young people’s life outcomes.
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport commissioned an independent provider to conduct the youth provision and life outcomes research.
In 2022, DCMS committed to strengthen the evidence base around the impact of the youth sector as part of the DCMS Youth Review. We conducted this research to address specific evidence gaps within the sector.
We conducted three research projects to address specific evidence gaps:
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A study of longitudinal research. The report explores the effects of weekly participation in youth clubs on outcomes later in life. Including education, employment, mental health and life satisfaction.
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A study of international evidence. This report is a systematic review and identifies and critically assesses the available international evidence on the impact of youth services.
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A study of the local impact of youth clubs. This report explores the effects of reducing youth provision funding on community outcomes in local areas.
Recommendations from the reports will be explored further in future DCMS funded research and evaluations.