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Respondent-driven sampling in participatory research contexts: participant-driven recruitment
1HIV/AIDS Education Project, Cornell University FLDC, Beebe Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. jst5@cornell.edu
Summary
Participant-driven recruitment (PDR) enhances respondent-driven sampling (RDS) by involving participants in research design and interpretation. This approach fosters community engagement in social issue research and applying findings.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Community Health
- Participatory Research
Background:
- Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) is a key method for recruiting hidden populations.
- Community-based research requires robust participant engagement.
- Integrating recruitment strategies with participatory methods is crucial for social issue research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe Participant-Driven Recruitment (PDR) as a novel approach.
- To merge Respondent-Driven Sampling (RDS) with participatory research methods.
- To explore opportunities for community engagement in social research.
Main Methods:
- PDR integrates the analytical strengths of RDS with participatory research principles.
- Respondents are actively involved in research question framing, instrument development, and data interpretation.
- The article outlines the implementation process of PDR in community settings.
Main Results:
- PDR maintains the analytic rigor of RDS.
- PDR enhances respondent involvement throughout the research process.
- Two case examples illustrate PDR's application, potential benefits, and inherent challenges.
Conclusions:
- PDR offers a powerful framework for community-based participatory research.
- This method strengthens the role of community members in research addressing social issues.
- PDR facilitates the utilization of research findings within community contexts.
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