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What is participatory research?

A Cornwall1, R Jewkes

  • 1Department of Anthropology, SOAS, University of London, England.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Participatory research in health involves collaboration with local communities, shifting power dynamics. This approach values local knowledge, leading to more relevant and impactful health initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Research Methodologies
  • Community-Based Participatory Research

Background:

  • Conventional research models often lack community involvement.
  • Increasing adoption of participatory approaches in health research is observed.
  • Participatory research emphasizes collaboration and local knowledge integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review popular participatory research methodologies in health.
  • To examine the issue of control within the research process.
  • To explore the challenges and dilemmas inherent in participatory practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of participatory methodologies in health research.
  • Focus on power dynamics and control in research.
  • Problematization of 'participation' in research contexts.

Main Results:

  • Participatory research shifts power to local communities.
  • Local knowledge is central to research design and planning.
  • Participatory research presents unique personal, professional, and political challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Participatory research offers a powerful alternative to conventional methods.
  • Effective implementation requires careful consideration of power and control.
  • Addressing the complexities of participatory practice is crucial for successful health research.

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