Dr Laura Ruth Johnson discusses her work in community-based qualitative research. This approach stresses community participation in every aspect of the research, from establishing the research question to disseminating the findings. Johnson explains the importance of orientation, reflection, and relationships in this type of research.
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Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences by Laura Ruth Johnson is a practical text that integrates theoretical perspectives with guidelines for designing and implementing community-based ...
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