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Date of Award
Spring 6-10-2016
Author Requested Restriction
Open Access (no restriction)
Work Type
Ed.D. Capstone Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Educational Leadership (EdD)
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Robin A. Evans-Agnew
Second Advisor
Janet Primomo
Third Advisor
Nicole Klein
Abstract
Woodsmoke pollution is an environmental justice issue for youth living in certain Pacific Northwest cities. Little is understood about how youth may be empowered to address woodsmoke issues in their communities. In this study, I examined youth empowerment in a citizen science study on woodsmoke, using Photovoice methodology. Ten diverse youth collected and analyzed indoor air samples and photos, then presented their findings to the community and policy makers. Entrance and exit surveys revealed an increased sense of empowerment to take action on woodsmoke pollution. Youth also expressed increased optimism and a resolve to become scientists and to combat environmental injustices.
Recommended Citation
Brickle, Mattie B., "Youth Empowerment for Environmental Justice" (2016). Ed.D. Dissertations in Practice. 12.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/edd_capstones/12
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