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Policies to enable children's voice for healthy neighbourhoods and communities: a systematic mapping review and case study.

Authors :
Sullivan, Eve
Egli, Victoria
Donnellan, Niamh
Smith, Melody
Source :
Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences; May2021, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p18-44, 27p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to gain an understanding of child consultation in policies for healthy environments in the international evidence base, and examine national and local-level policy and processes regarding child consultation. A systematic mapping review was conducted and grey literature was sought from Aotearoa New Zealand urban and neighbourhood planning, local board, and transport authority websites. A local exemplar project (in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland City) of child engagement in policy planning was presented. Twenty-four articles met the inclusion criteria for the literature search. The literature was synthesised into three broad themes: co-design and planning processes, green space, and physical activity and body size. Despite the existence of high-level national policies, there was little regional consistency. The 'Healthy Puketāpapa' project presented provided a replicable model for high-quality, local consultation processes. Child consultation is a method through which decision-makers can respect children as citizens, and the process has been found to be beneficial to all stakeholders involved. This research provides an international perspective of literature, and a methodology that can be replicated in other countries and regions for comparability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1177083X
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149305785
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/1177083X.2020.1772325