Participatory Research Methods from the Perspective of Autism Studies

This article discusses the importance of integrating participatory research methods into scientific research process. Participatory research methods can be defined as involving the target group, which is directly or indirectly related to the phenomenon being studied—specifically, in autism research,...

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Main Author: Elif Baştan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Muhammed Yıldız 2025-06-01
Series:Yaşam Becerileri Psikoloji Dergisi
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4786937
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description This article discusses the importance of integrating participatory research methods into scientific research process. Participatory research methods can be defined as involving the target group, which is directly or indirectly related to the phenomenon being studied—specifically, in autism research, this refers to the autistic community—in the research process. The article provides the key elements of the participatory research approach and how it can be applied in various stages of a research process (such as defining the research question, designing the research, data collection, and publishing research findings) step-by-step. Consulting with subject-advisory committees, consisting of members from the autistic community, meaning seeking advice from those who have personally experienced the phenomenon, is presented as an example strategy for participatory research methods. This article emphasizes that participatory research methods enhance the quality of research, facilitate the translation of research findings into practice, provide meaningful benefits to the autism community, and reduce the power imbalance between researchers and the autistic community while increasing collaboration, interaction, and trust.
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Participatory Research Methods from the Perspective of Autism Studies
Yaşam Becerileri Psikoloji Dergisi
participatory research
autism research
community involvement
neurodiversity
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title Participatory Research Methods from the Perspective of Autism Studies
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autism research
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neurodiversity
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