Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities
Background: A social justice framework can be used to inform healthy equity-focused research, and operationalizing social justice can inform strategic planning for research and practice models. This study aimed to develop a working definition of social justice based on input from a diverse group of...
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Mary Ann Liebert
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| author | Eric K. Soule Dina M. Jones Nakita Lovelady Luke Thomas Ruofei Du Theresa E. Prewitt Elizabeth Taylor Sydney Baker Mignonne C. Guy Carol E. Cornell Pebbles Fagan |
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| description | Background: A social justice framework can be used to inform healthy equity-focused research, and operationalizing social justice can inform strategic planning for research and practice models. This study aimed to develop a working definition of social justice based on input from a diverse group of collaborators to better inform the work conducted within the Center for Research, Health, and Social Justice. Methods: A concept mapping study was conducted from March to May 2022. A prompt designed to elicit social justice themes was developed (phase 1). At a study website, participants brainstormed statements that represented their definition of social justice (phase 2). Participants then sorted statements based on similarity and rated statements on importance (phase 3). Multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis were used to identify nonoverlapping thematic clusters of statements (phase 4). Models were reviewed for best fit, and clusters were assigned names based on theme (phase 5). Results: Participants (n = 49) generated 52 unique statements that were sorted into 5 clusters describing social justice themes. Clusters included (1) Empathy, Awareness, and Understanding (n = 11); (2) Education and Systems Change (n = 10); (3) Policy Design and Implementation (n = 9); (4) Equity and Leveling the Playing Field (n = 11); and (5) Access to Services and Fair Living Standard (n = 11). High mean cluster ratings ranging from 5.22 to 6.02 out of 7 indicated all clusters were rated as being very important aspects of social justice. Conclusions: These data can guide the restructuring of research ecosystems that help eliminate race- and place-based health disparities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8dc0ec46cf014329a550185bc0721e3c2025-08-20T03:49:37ZengMary Ann LiebertHealth Equity2473-12422024-12-018142643610.1089/heq.2023.0230Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease DisparitiesEric K. Soule0Dina M. Jones1Nakita Lovelady2Luke Thomas3Ruofei Du4Theresa E. Prewitt5Elizabeth Taylor6Sydney Baker7Mignonne C. Guy8Carol E. Cornell9Pebbles Fagan10Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Department of African American Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.Background: A social justice framework can be used to inform healthy equity-focused research, and operationalizing social justice can inform strategic planning for research and practice models. This study aimed to develop a working definition of social justice based on input from a diverse group of collaborators to better inform the work conducted within the Center for Research, Health, and Social Justice. Methods: A concept mapping study was conducted from March to May 2022. A prompt designed to elicit social justice themes was developed (phase 1). At a study website, participants brainstormed statements that represented their definition of social justice (phase 2). Participants then sorted statements based on similarity and rated statements on importance (phase 3). Multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis were used to identify nonoverlapping thematic clusters of statements (phase 4). Models were reviewed for best fit, and clusters were assigned names based on theme (phase 5). Results: Participants (n = 49) generated 52 unique statements that were sorted into 5 clusters describing social justice themes. Clusters included (1) Empathy, Awareness, and Understanding (n = 11); (2) Education and Systems Change (n = 10); (3) Policy Design and Implementation (n = 9); (4) Equity and Leveling the Playing Field (n = 11); and (5) Access to Services and Fair Living Standard (n = 11). High mean cluster ratings ranging from 5.22 to 6.02 out of 7 indicated all clusters were rated as being very important aspects of social justice. Conclusions: These data can guide the restructuring of research ecosystems that help eliminate race- and place-based health disparities.https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/heq.2023.0230social justicedisparitieshealth equitycancercardiovascular diseaseconcept mapping |
| spellingShingle | Eric K. Soule Dina M. Jones Nakita Lovelady Luke Thomas Ruofei Du Theresa E. Prewitt Elizabeth Taylor Sydney Baker Mignonne C. Guy Carol E. Cornell Pebbles Fagan Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities Health Equity social justice disparities health equity cancer cardiovascular disease concept mapping |
| title | Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities |
| title_full | Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities |
| title_fullStr | Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities |
| title_short | Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners’ and Researchers’ Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities |
| title_sort | using concept mapping to identify community partners and researchers perceptions of social justice a path toward eliminating chronic disease disparities |
| topic | social justice disparities health equity cancer cardiovascular disease concept mapping |
| url | https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/heq.2023.0230 |
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