Participatory Action Research in Environmental and Ecological Studies

Frances Fahy

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.91063-8

Participatory Action Research in Environmental and Ecological Studies

Frances Fahy

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Abstract

Often used in attempts to merge theory with practice and to collaboratively generate solutions to practical problems, participatory and action research have emerged as leading approaches within the social and behavioral sciences. While there is no one definitive form of action or participatory research, this article focuses on participatory action research (PAR) and highlights its key features and functions, drawing on examples of its application. An overview of some of the studies and settings within which PAR has been frequently used is presented. The article concludes by reviewing significant challenges and opportunities for researchers employing these participatory and action research methods within the social and behavioral sciences.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	535-539
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
ISBN (Print)	9780080970868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.91063-8
Publication status	Published - 26 Mar 2015

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Keywords

Commitment
Communities
Critical research
Education
Environment
Health
Learning by doing
Methods
Participation
Participatory action research
Power
Social change
Visual methodologies

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