The Sage Handbook of Participatory Research

This SAGE Handbook presents contemporary, cross-disciplinary, and cutting-edge techniques in participatory research, and has been designed for the community of researchers, professionals and activists engaged in interventions and action for social transformation. The Handbook not only offers an overview of different methods to choose from, but explores in detail how to design effective participatory research and how to use participatory research methods. Chapters cover pioneering new participatory methods, including methods that can be operationalised at scale, approaches to engaging the poorest and most marginalised, and ways of harnessing technologies to increase the scope of participation amongst others.

Drawing upon a wide range of disciplines, and bringing together contributing authors from across the globe, this Handbook will be of interest to an international readership from across the broad spectrum of social sciences, including sociology, criminology, politics, health and social care, education, psychology and business & management.

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Key Influences and Foundations of Participatory Research

Part 3: Critical Issues in the Practice of Participatory Research

Part 4: Methods and Tools

Part 4.1: Dialogic and Deliberative Processes

Part 4.2: Digital Technologies in Participatory Research

Part 4.3: Participatory Forms of Action Orientated Research

Part 4.4: Visual and Performative Methods

Part 4.5: Participatory MEL

Part 4.6: Mixing and Mashing Participatory and Formal Research

Part 5: Final Reflections