Abstract
The potential of participatory research to improve health and wellbeing, particularly within marginalised communities, is increasingly being recognised. Such research is characterised by working with a community, changing the balance of power, a different role for the researcher, active participation of the community at all stages of the research process, the production of ‘useful’ knowledge and a commitment to action. Each of these areas is explored to provide readers with an understanding of both the key features of participatory research and its underlying philosophy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 443- 448 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 10 |
Early online date | 11 Oct 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- participatory research
- power
- participation
- community
- action