Community-Engaged Research with Marginalized Populations
- Kelli E. Canada - University of Missouri, USA
- Ashley Givens - University of Missouri, USA
- Janet Garcia-Hallett - University of New Haven, USA
- Beth M. Huebner - Arizona State University, USA
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Qualitative Research (General) | Social Work Research Methods | Sociological Research Methods
Qualitative Research (General) | Social Work Research Methods | Sociological Research Methods
December 2025 | SAGE Publications, Inc
This text is a concise, accessible, and applied how-to guide for people interested in conducting community-engaged research. The authors define specific community-engaged research approaches, and then present a variety of strategies, resources, and tips throughout the book in the context of social justice and ethics. Written by authors who teach research methods and who conduct community-engaged research, the book benefits from a range of case studies and examples from areas as diverse as mental health, criminal-legal research, and urban planning. A short companion guide posted on the Resources tab above is designed for research teams to use collaboratively to build capacity in carrying out their research within communities.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I: Community-Engaged Research – History & Context
Chapter 1: History of Research With Marginalized and Oppressed Communities
Chapter 2: Philosophy and Principles of Community-Engaged Research
Chapter 3: Continuum of Community-Engaged Approaches
Part II: Doing Community-Engaged Research: The Nuts and Bolts
Chapter 4: Partnering With Communities
Chapter 5: Planning the Research
Chapter 6: Building Capacity
Chapter 7: Collaborative Research Development and Data Sources
Chapter 8: Research Design: Collaboration From Design through Analysis
Chapter 9: Dissemination of Findings
Part III: Ethical and Inclusive Practice
Chapter 10: Balancing Voice
Appendix A
Appendix B
Glossary
References
Index
This book will help students to expand their knowledge and understanding of community-based participatory research. It should be a primer for anyone interested in conducting research with communities.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Public Health
This text is an essential addition to the community-engaged researcher's library. Easy and interesting to read and packed with concrete examples and cases, the text concretizes the how and why of community-engaged research with marginalized populations.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati