Peer Research in Health and Social Development - International Perspectives on Participatory Research

Peer research is increasingly used in international academic, policy and practice environments. It engages members of a group or social network as trusted members of a research team working in communities and settings they are familiar with. Critics, however, point to methodological concerns with peer research. These include the extent to which peer researchers genuinely represent the populations under study; data confidentiality; the emotional burden of enquiring into sensitive issues peers may experience in their own lives; and the reliability and credibility of data collected by people who do not have academic training. The book seeks to counter the marginalisation of research experience and skills derived from close relationships with people and communities, while reflecting critically on the strengths and limitations of peer research. Chapters by a wide range of international contributors illustrate the potential of peer research to facilitate an in-depth understanding of health and social development issues and enhance policy and practice. This interdisciplinary book provides students and professionals working in health, social science and development studies with a thorough grounding in this new style of research. It will appeal to those interested in research and evaluation; sexual health and public health; mental health, disability and social care; gender and sexuality; conservation and environmental management; migration and citizenship studies; humanitarian issues; and international development.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Health and Social Welfare
Release date:	May 2023
First published:	2021
Editors:	Stephen Bell • Peter Aggleton • Ally Gibson
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-76663-4
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	0-367-76663-9
Barcode:	9780367766634

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