Participatory research in rural communities in transition: A case study of the Malaspina-Ucluelet Research Alliance

Authors

  • Shawn Morford
  • Dave Robinson
  • Felice Mazzoni
  • Cleo Corbett
  • Heidi Schaiberger

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/jem.2005v5n2a297

Keywords:

participatory research, rural communities, research alliance, community-researcher partnerships, coastal British Columbia

Abstract

This paper provides perspectives on the value of participatory research in empowering rural communities in transition. It highlights one collaborative community-university research alliance in coastal British Columbia and illustrates the benefits and challenges of close linkages between social scientists and communities. It discusses how participatory research can build capacity for successful community economic and social transitions in rural British Columbia, and how challenges and key considerations of community- researcher partnerships are addressed.

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Published

2005-03-24

Issue

Vol 5, No 2 (2005)

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Articles

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