NCRM has published a series of training modules on participatory research.
The seven-part video series provides practical advice for researchers working with various groups, including children, disabled people, students and individuals experiencing homelessness.
The videos also feature practical examples of diary methods, decolonial and anti-racist approaches, and arts-based methods.
They were created by members of NCRM’s Collaborative and Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group, who all provide examples of research that they have conducted.
The modules include Researching with Children and Young People, presented by Dr Niamh O'Brien, which traces the evolution from research “on” children to research “with” and “by” children.
Guidance on accessible and inclusive practices is provided across two modules.
Gemma Lumsdaine presents Including Disabled People in Your Research, focusing on platform considerations and sensitive reporting, while Dr Julia Hayes presents Including Disabled Children and Young People in your Research, emphasising inclusive design and considering broader intersections beyond disability.
In Participatory Research with People Who Are or Were Homeless, David Shallcross outlines three core principles, emphasising the need to understand diverse social contexts, avoid harm and maintain flexibility.
Akua Quoa discusses research with students in higher education, focusing on partnership building, active participation and strategies for overcoming common challenges.
Dr Laura Shobiye shares an approach to decolonial and anti-racist methods using arts-based visual techniques with asylum seekers and refugees, while Emma Wincup and Kirsty Pattrick demonstrate the practical application and value of using diaries in research.
By accessing these resources, researchers will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of participatory research and receive population-specific guidance for working with various groups.
Crucially, the videos also address critical considerations around power dynamics, ethics, and intersectionality, and offer practical problem-solving strategies to address common research challenges.
These new videos are the latest addition to NCRM's extensive range of free online tutorials and resources for researchers.