Knowra Community-based participatory research Community-based participatory research Community-based participatory research is an approach in which researchers and community members share authority across the research process, from defining questions to using results.
Community advisory board : A group of community representatives that advises an organization or research project on community priorities and concerns. It gives community partners a formal route to influence study decisions.
Community health : The health status and conditions of a population connected by place, identity, or shared circumstances. Community health is a common domain where local priorities guide research questions.
Kurt Lewin : A German-American social psychologist whose work helped establish action research and group dynamics. His action-research tradition helped shape participatory approaches to social problems.
Community-based research : Research conducted in or with a community, without necessarily sharing decision-making authority with its members. The distinction highlights CBPR’s defining commitment to shared authority.
Participatory action research : An approach that combines collaborative inquiry with action to address a problem identified by participants. It shares CBPR’s emphasis on joint knowledge-making and action, with a stronger focus on change through inquiry.
Health disparities : Differences in health outcomes or their determinants among population groups. CBPR can investigate disparities with communities affected by them.
Paulo Freire : A Brazilian educator and philosopher known for critical pedagogy and dialogical education. His emphasis on dialogue and shared analysis influenced participatory research practice.
Patient and public involvement : The involvement of patients and members of the public in shaping health research and its communication. It often centers input into research, while CBPR emphasizes an equitable, ongoing partnership.
Research ethics : Principles and practices that guide responsible research involving people, animals, or sensitive data. Shared authority adds ethical questions about consent, accountability, and who controls findings.
Environmental justice : The principle that all people deserve fair treatment and meaningful involvement in environmental decisions. Partnerships can document local exposures while supporting community influence over environmental decisions.
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