Participatory Research for Health and Social Well-Being

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This textbook is a comprehensive guide for students interested in using participatory research to improve people’s health and well-being. It is especially designed for those working in the fields of health and social welfare who are embarking on participatory research for the first time. It covers all phases in participatory research from “getting started,” to “acting for change,” “continuing the journey” and “articulating impact.” Its unique format helps readers understand the essence of participatory research as a comprehensive approach for doing research which is underpinned by a set of fundamental values.The many real life examples of participatory research projects from around the world inspire readers to find creative ways to manage their own research while opening up new horizons in their work. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxxiii Making the Case: The Arguments for Participatory Research (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 1-22 Framing: The Search for a Lens of Understanding (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 23-42 Getting Started: The Initiation of a Partnership (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 43-62 Shaping: The Co-creation of a Research Design (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 63-83 Organizing: Making Plans Together (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 85-98 Acting for Change: The Generation of Transformative Action (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 99-124 Engaging: The Choice and Use of Participatory Methods (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 125-156 Sense Making: The Process of Data Analysis and Interpretation (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 157-182 Telling and Showing: The Shared Decisions About Dissemination (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 183-206 Capturing and Reflecting for Change: The Generation of Impact (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 207-227 Continuing the Journey: The Quest for Sustainable Partnerships (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 229-244 Epilogue: Bringing the Threads Together (Tineke Abma, Sarah Banks, Tina Cook, Sónia Dias, Wendy Madsen, Jane Springett et al.)....Pages 245-249