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Item Learning from the Field-Focusing the Study and Analyzing the Data(Sage Publications, 1984) Whyte, William FooteGood field methods are necessary, but not sufficient, for good re search You may be a skilled and diligent observer and interviewer and gather "rich data," but unless you have good ideas about how to locus the study and analyze those data, your project will yield little of value. Finding the focus for a study using anthropological field methods is a different process than finding a focus for a survey. By its very nature, the survey must be focused that is, the problems defined and the variables specified-before beginning the data gathering process.Item The World Congresses 4th on Action Research, Action Learning, and Process Management, and 8th on Participatory Action-Research, Convergence in Knowledge, Space, and Time(1995-12)This document outlines the general orientation, aims, and thematic structure for the 4th World Congress on Action Research, Action Learning, and Process Management, and the 8th World Congress on Participatory Action-Research, held in December 1995 in Bogotá, Colombia. The congresses focus on convergence in knowledge, space, and time, addressing themes such as methodology, evaluation, and future projections of work in the fields of action research, participatory learning, and social transformation.Item The World Congresses 4th on Action Research, Action Learning and Process Management, and 8th on Participatory Action-Research(1997) Organizing Committee of the World CongressesThe 4th World Congress on Action Research, Action Learning, and Process Management, along with the 8th World Congress on Participatory Action-Research (PAR), held in Cartagena, Colombia, in 1997, focused on addressing global issues such as poverty, migration, maldevelopment, and racism through participatory methods. The congress aimed to break the positivist hold on science by promoting knowledge production by and with the people for social transformation. The discussions covered participatory approaches to learning, evaluation, and action in various sectors like education, government, and business, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration to solve pressing issues. The congress also explored how participatory methods could be integrated into various fields to foster justice, equity, and cultural diversity, with a focus on the convergence of intellectual and practical trends across regions.Item Clippings from ‘Cartagena(0000)This document provides insights and summaries from the World Congress on Participatory Action Research (PAR) held in Cartagena, Colombia, from May 31 to June 5. The Congress brought together over one thousand participants from 41 different nationalities, discussing the evolution and spread of Participatory Action Research globally. It highlights discussions on various PAR methodologies, challenges faced in participatory research, and future directions for fostering collaboration across knowledge, space, and time. The report includes key presentations and panel discussions, reflections on past pioneers, and a focus on issues such as democratic societies, justice, conflict resolution, and popular education.Item Participatory Research and Action in India(Indian Social Institute, 0000) Fernandes, WalterThis paper examines the evolution and current state of participatory research in India. By analyzing historical and social contexts from the 1950s to the 1970s, it highlights the role of middle-class students, social movements, and voluntary action groups in shaping a response to socio-economic challenges. The disillusionment with capital-intensive and elitist development models, and the emergence of non-party political forces, underscores the need for participatory approaches as tools for empowerment and societal transformation. The study also discusses various experiments and reflections on land-grabbing movements, awareness-building, and political activism.Item Dialogue Across Difference?(1997) Wadsworth, YolandThis paper, presented at the 4th World Congress on Action Research, Action Learning, and Process Management, explores the evolution of participatory and action-oriented research methods. The author reflects on the journey from conventional social science to more participatory, dialogue-centered methodologies. It focuses on the importance of dialogue as a tool for mutual knowledge construction, especially in contexts marked by power imbalances and diverse cultural experiences. Case studies in psychiatric services evaluation and social services are discussed to illustrate the potential of dialogue across differences in fostering understanding, trust, and systemic change.Item What is Participatory Action Research?(1998-11) Wadsworth, YolandThis paper explores the concept of participatory action research, identifying its main characteristics and contrasting it with conventional research methods. Wadsworth discusses the social science assumptions and values driving participatory research and reflects on the cycle of inquiry, raising questions and making new sense of everyday research processes. The article is a comprehensive review of participatory action research as both a methodology and a way of engaging with people in meaningful, collective inquiry.Item What Participatory Action Research is - and is not!(0000)This paper delves into the essence of Participatory Action Research (PAR), differentiating it from conventional research methods. It highlights that PAR is not merely research followed by action but a cyclical process of action that is researched, modified, and re-researched collaboratively. The paper emphasizes PAR as a democratic and inclusive approach that actively involves all relevant parties in examining and improving problematic situations. The discourse reflects on the historical, political, and socio-economic contexts of PAR, underscoring its alignment with the "new paradigm science" in social and physical sciences. Challenges in fully implementing PAR are discussed alongside its characteristics under participation, action, and research, presenting it as a transformative and collective inquiry method.Item Principles for Participatory Action Research(Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 1989-09-27) McTaggart, RobinThis paper explores a theoretical framework for participatory action research (PAR) articulated through a set of principles. It examines the value of principles, critiques their misuse, and emphasizes their role in distilling knowledge and guiding practice. The author elaborates on the foundational ideas of PAR, distinguishing it from other forms of research, and highlights its focus on authentic participation, informed practice, and collaborative inquiry. Through an analysis of participation, the paper differentiates between authentic participation and mere involvement, underscoring the importance of ownership and agency in the research process. It also situates PAR within broader intellectual traditions and discusses its application across various fields, including agriculture, social work, education, and community development.Item The Historical roots and contemporary tendencies in Participatory Research: Implications for Health care(0000) Tandon, RajeshThis paper delves into the historical roots and contemporary tendencies of participatory research (PR), particularly in the context of health care. It examines the evolution of PR as a critique of traditional social science methodologies and as an educational process rooted in adult education practices. Drawing on the works of Paulo Freire, Ivan Illich, and others, the paper highlights the epistemological shifts brought about by PR. It discusses how PR legitimizes experience and action as bases for knowing and integrates these into a framework of popular education. The implications of PR for addressing inequalities in health care and fostering community participation in knowledge creation are also explored.