Using PAR to promote social justice for older people and people with intellectual disabilities

Wright Bevans, Katie; Richards, Michael

Abstract

Qualitative research methods and participatory action research (PAR) share many intrinsic and complementary qualities. We present two cases, one adopted a broader PAR approach, a health promotion project with men with intellectual disabilities, and the other used participatory methods within a longitudinal qualitative study exploring the benefits of community choir participation. We discuss the nature of the methods adopted and how they helped and hindered both research projects. We conclude that despite some common challenges, qualitative studies can benefit from drawing on PAR principles.

Citation

Wright Bevans, K., & Richards, M. (2020). Using PAR to promote social justice for older people and people with intellectual disabilities. International Review of Qualitative Research, 13(2), 219-232. https://doi.org/10.1177/1940844720934367

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 16, 2019
• Publication Date: Aug 1, 2020
• Journal: International Review of Qualitative Research
• Print ISSN: 1940-8447
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 219-232
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1940844720934367
• Keywords: world cafe, health promotion, creative methods
• Publisher URL: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1940844720934367