Full Description
This text is a concise, accessible, and applied how-to guide. The authors define specific community-engaged research approaches, and then present a variety of strategies, resources, and tips throughout the book in the context of social justice and ethics. Written by authors who teach research methods and who conduct community-engaged research, the book benefits from a diverse range of case studies and examples.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I: Community-Engaged Research - History & Context
Chapter 1: History of Research With Marginalized and Oppressed Communities
Marginalized Populations
Historical Overview of Research Misuse/Abuse
Distrust and Mistrust in Research
Present-Day Research Neglect in Addressing Community Needs
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Philosophy and Principles of Community-Engaged Research
Defining "Community" & "Academic"
What is Community-Engaged Research?
History & Evolution of Community-Engaged Research
Philosophical Underpinnings & Core Principles of Community-Engaged Research
Applying Community-Engaged Research
Preparing for the Research
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Continuum of Community-Engaged Approaches
Importance of Language
Overview of Community-Engaged Research Approaches
Why Do Community-Engaged Research?
Selecting the Right Approach
Challenges to Anticipate
Conclusion
Part II: Doing Community-Engaged Research: The Nuts and Bolts
Chapter 4: Partnering With Communities
Beginning a Research Partnership
Getting to Know One Another & Building Trust
Assessing and Identifying Needs
Defining Roles and Addressing Power Imbalances
Formal and Legal Agreements
When Conflict Arises
Sustaining Partnerships
Ethical Considerations
Documenting and Evaluating the Partnership
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Planning the Research
Planning Overview
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Building Capacity
Importance of Capacity Building
Approaches to Increase Capacity
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Collaborative Research Development and Data Sources
Ethical Considerations
Data Types
Data Collection
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Research Design: Collaboration From Design through Analysis
Group Designs
Sampling
Data Analysis
Interpreting Data
Conclusion and Call to Action
Chapter 9: Dissemination of Findings
Research Dissemination
The Importance of Translation
Dissemination Planning
Dissemination Approaches
Leveraging University Resources and Community Networks for Dissemination
Addressing Ethical Issues and Tensions
Conclusions
Part III: Ethical and Inclusive Practice
Chapter 10: Balancing Voice
Defining Power & the Role of Positionality
Addressing Power Imbalances
Disagreements & Conflicts
Conclusion
Appendix A
Appendix B
Glossary
References
Index
