A Brief Note on the Participatory Research Methodology
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1980-03
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This working paper by Marie-Andree Couillard, prepared for the KANITA Workshop II at Universiti Sains Malaysia, explores participatory research as a methodology for involving rural and underprivileged communities in the research process. It highlights the challenges, responsibilities, and practical considerations of using participatory methods within development projects. The author discusses the historical context, theoretical foundations, and pragmatic limitations of participatory research, questioning its efficacy in truly empowering the poor within constrained socio-economic systems.
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This paper critically examines the participatory research approach, contrasting it with traditional anthropology and highlighting its role in fostering community-driven development. Couillard also addresses the issues of theoretical neutrality, participant engagement, and the socio-economic barriers faced by communities involved in such research.
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Participatory Research, Methodology, Community Involvement, Development Projects, Social Research, Rural Development, Anthropology, Grassroots Participation
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Couillard, M.-A. (1980). A Brief Note on the Participatory Research Methodology. Working Paper prepared for the KANITA Workshop II at Universiti Sains Malaysia, March 17-19.