Applying co-production principles in research: reflections from young people and academics

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Participatory Research Methods

Background:

• Co-production involves collaborative working guided by principles like valuing participants and blurring roles.
• Understanding co-production is crucial for effective collaborative research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore how young people and researchers understand co-production.
• To examine the application of co-production principles in a research context.
• To identify challenges and future considerations for implementing co-production in research.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative exploration of co-production understanding.
• Analysis of co-production principles within research frameworks.

Main Results:

• Co-production is understood differently by young people and researchers.
• Implementing co-production in research presents specific challenges.
• Key areas for future development in co-production research were identified.

Conclusions:

• Co-production offers a valuable framework for collaborative research.
• Addressing implementation challenges is key to successful co-production in research.
• Further work is needed to refine co-production frameworks for research contexts.