Including Community Members in Qualitative Analysis: Lessons from an Indigenous Dementia Project
Author Information
Author(s): Ketcher Dana, Blind Melissa, Warry Wayne, Pitawanakwat Karen, Budreau Josyaah, Dertinger Melinda, Williams Mikaela, Jacklin Kristen
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth
Hypothesis
How can community perspectives be effectively included in qualitative data analysis during community-based participatory research?
Conclusion
Incorporating community perspectives in qualitative analysis can enhance the rigor and relevance of research involving historically marginalized communities.
Supporting Evidence
- The study emphasizes the importance of including community perspectives in qualitative research.
- It aims to create a more inclusive and respectful approach to data analysis.
Takeaway
This study shows that including community members in research helps make the findings more accurate and respectful of their values.
Methodology
The study developed a qualitative analytic framework that includes community-based researchers and advisory members from Indigenous communities.
Potential Biases
Potential researcher biases may arise if community perspectives are not included.
Participant Demographics
Participants included community members from Indigenous North American communities in the Great Lakes region.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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