Conducting Psychological Research in Low-Income Countries
Author Information
Author(s): Akhter-Khan Samia, Ghai Sakshi, Mayston Rosie
Primary Institution: King’s College London
Conclusion
Researchers must critically reflect on their motivations and ensure their work benefits local communities in lower- and middle-income countries.
Supporting Evidence
- More psychological research needs to include samples from lower- and middle-income countries.
- Research should emerge from genuine need and real relationships with community members.
- Participatory approaches to research offer frameworks for engaging with local communities.
Takeaway
When doing research in poorer countries, it's important to think about how to help the local people and not just focus on what you want to learn.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include the researchers' privileged positions and assumptions about local needs.
Limitations
The commentary discusses the challenges and ethical considerations of conducting research in low-resource settings but does not provide specific limitations of a study.
Participant Demographics
The authors include early-career psychologists from Germany and India, and a global health researcher from the UK.
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