Participatory Research Methodologies
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1976
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International Conference on Adult Education and Development, Tanzania
Abstract
This document discusses the shift in development concepts, focusing on participatory research as a tool for communities to develop self-knowledge and transform their social reality. The paper explores the role of community involvement in social change, citing work by Margaret Dead, Charles Nesbitt, and Paulo Freire. Participatory methodologies are seen as a way to mobilize community resources, allowing individuals to play an active role in analyzing their social context and contributing to societal development. The conference highlights the significance of these methodologies in achieving authentic and sustainable community empowerment.
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This paper was presented at the International Conference on Adult Education and Development held in Tanzania in 1976, where experts discussed the evolution of participatory research methodologies. The findings emphasize the importance of involving communities in research processes and using participatory approaches to address social problems comprehensively.
Keywords
Participatory Research, Social Transformation, Development Theory, Community Involvement, Paulo Freire, Anthropology
Citation
Dead, Margaret. "Participatory Research with Human Subjects in Anthropological Field Practice." Tanzania, 1976.