Practicing Participatory Action Research

This article provides an overview of several core theoretical and practical aspects of participatory action research (PAR). An effort is made to define PAR and the types of work that fall under that rubric. Historical underpinnings, roles of the individuals involved, contexts, methods, and the chall...

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Published inJournal of counseling psychology Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 187 - 194
Main Authors Kidd, Sean A, Kral, Michael J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Psychological Association 01.04.2005
Subjects
Action Research
Counseling Psychology
Participatory Research
Psychological Studies
Research Methodology
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Summary:This article provides an overview of several core theoretical and practical aspects of participatory action research (PAR). An effort is made to define PAR and the types of work that fall under that rubric. Historical underpinnings, roles of the individuals involved, contexts, methods, and the challenges and benefits of this mode of inquiry are discussed. The authors argue that the approach and mindset of the researcher, referred to here as a type of "attitude," are key in the development of a successful and genuine participatory process. The authors situate PAR methodology within psychology and, more specifically, propose it as an approach to knowing that has the potential to make significant contributions in areas relevant to counseling psychology.
ISSN:0022-0167
DOI:10.1037/0022-0167.52.2.187