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Participatory Methods in Food Behaviour Research: A Framework Showing Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Methods
Marleen C Onwezen1, Emily P Bouwman1, Hans C M van Trijp2
1Wageningen Economic Research, Wageningen University and Research, 2595 BM The Hague, The Netherlands.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 6, 2021
Summary
Participant engagement in food behavior research is rising. This paper clarifies participatory methods and offers a framework to balance researcher goals with citizen roles, guiding future research development.
Area of Science:
- Food science and nutrition research
- Social sciences and behavioral research
Background:
- Increasing trend of participant engagement (citizen science, community-based participatory research) in food literature.
- This participation trend necessitates critical reflection on its advantages and disadvantages in food behavior research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a structured overview of participatory methods in food behavior research.
- To develop a framework detailing the advantages and disadvantages of participatory methods in this field.
Main Methods:
- Focused literature search on participatory methods in food behavior research.
- Development of a conceptual framework analyzing researcher goals and citizen roles.
Main Results:
- Identification and clarification of various participatory methods and their relationships.
- A framework highlighting trade-offs between cost-effectiveness and involvement, and data richness and quality.
Conclusions:
- Participant engagement in food behavior research offers benefits but requires careful consideration of methods and goals.
- The developed framework provides structure and guidance for future research, balancing efficiency with engagement and data quality with citizen involvement.
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