# Children and Youth Children and youth represent a distinct demographic cohort, characterized by a developmental trajectory that encompasses physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional growth. This group is typically defined by a range of ages, extending from early childhood through late adolescence, each phase marked by unique developmental milestones and challenges. Engaging young people with data can empower them to actively participate in policy development, ensuring that their voices and needs are represented in decisions that impact their future. The current data-driven economy collects data from their interactions and may use it in algorithmic marketing or other automated decision-making. Understanding the data and the ways that it can be used can help people better navigate systems in education, employment, and other life domains, ultimately leading to more informed and equitable outcomes. For more information about recent children and youth research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Children+and+Youth) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Children+and+Youth) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Children+and+Youth) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and youth. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.