Participatory Research ─ Working With Vulnerable Groups in Research and Practice

Drawing on in-depth case studies written by women who are survivors of interpersonal violence, this book examines the nature of participatory research in the social sciences and its role in increasing research participation among vulnerable or marginalized populations. In so doing, Participatory Research details how inclusion and collaboration can be enhanced among vulnerable research participantssuch as those with profound learning difficulties, victims of abuse and trauma, and children and young peopleand shows how useful the approach can be with these groups. Also exploring important ethical issues and challenges associated with participatory research, this book will be an invaluable resource for an international audience of research methods students, researchers, and academics seeking to put participatory research methods into practice.

Jo Aldridge is professor of social policy and criminology and director of the Young Carers Research Group at Loughborough University, UK. She is a coauthor ofChildren Caring for Parents with Mental Illness: Perspectives of Young Carers, Parents and Professionals,Growing Together: A Practice Guide to Promoting Social Inclusion through Gardening and Horticulture, andHealth, Well-Being and Social Inclusion: Therapeutic Horticulture in the UK, all also published by Policy Press.