Hill, Brian Harry2024-08-142024-08-1419981998https://hdl.handle.net/1828/18143Qualitative, utilisation-focused evaluation examined how participation in a youth- led health promotion conference affected participation in other youth-to-youth activities. Data from interviews with a maximum variation sample of 14 conference participants led to themes of connections, abilities, understanding and feelings as outcomes affecting participation in youth- to-youth activity. Themes of factors affecting these outcomes include : by youth and for youth, diversity and a common goal, communication, getting to know people, accomplishment, being treated well, having fun, positive spirit, and setting. Themes are extrapolated to suggest personal foundations for participating in youth-to­-youth activity and how to support them. Evaluation results are also extrapolated to make recommendations for future conferences and other initiatives supporting youth-to-youth initiatives.220 pagesAvailable to the World Wide WebThesis