Creating Participatory Research

“This book provides a step-by-step approach to undertaking participatory research – from design to dissemination – in an accessible and informative way. It is packed with useful features, examples and activities to help you through the participatory research process.” Liam Foster, University of Sheffield

“Many students tend to just ‘plunge into’ participatory research. This textbook on both methods and underpinning values helps them step back, reflect and improve their practice.” Lea den Broeder, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

“This book addresses relevant and concurrent topics comprehensively, such as co-production, ethics, data collection methods and impact. Thus, the book is a ‘must-have’ for (participatory) researchers and students.” Annemarie Wagemakers, Wageningen University & Research

Louise Warwick-Booth is a Reader and Associate Director of the Centre for Health Promotion Research at Leeds Beckett University.

Anne-Marie Bagnall is Professor of Health & Wellbeing Evidence and Director of the Centre for Health Promotion Research at Leeds Beckett University.

Susan Coan is a Research Officer at Leeds Beckett University.

Part I: Principles

Defining participatory research

Co-production as an approach

Part II: Practice

Research design

Ethics of participatory research

Data collection approaches within participatory research

Approaches to analysis

Dissemination

Part III: Reality

The reality of applying participatory approaches

Community-campus partnerships

The impact of participatory research