Creating Participatory Research: Principles, Practice and Reality - Paperback

by Louise Warwick-Booth (Author), Anne-Marie Bagnall (Author), Susan Coan (Author)

What is participatory research, and how can participatory methods be implemented in practice? This valuable textbook provides an accessible, pragmatic how-to guide for using participatory methods in research. Drawing on their variety of experience in the field, the authors: - outline the principles of participatory research; - explore the practice of utilising participatory methods; - lay out the realities of using such approaches within a range of settings. Providing practical advice, real-world examples, and packed with reflective questions, top tips and suggested further reading, this book will be an essential resource for students and researchers alike.

Author Biography

Louise Warwick-Booth is a Reader and Associate Director of the Centre for Health Promotion Research at Leeds Beckett University. Anne-Marie Bagnall is Professor of Health & Wellbeing Evidence and Director of the Centre for Health Promotion Research at Leeds Beckett University. Susan Coan is a Research Officer at Leeds Beckett University.