methodsparticipant
Methodsparticipant is a concept in research methodology that foregrounds the active contribution of study participants to the design, execution, and interpretation of research. The term arose in the late 20th century as part of a broader movement toward participatory approaches, including action research, community‑based participatory research, and co‑design. Unlike traditional paradigms that view participants as passive data sources, methodsparticipant treats them as co‑creators of knowledge, acknowledging that their lived experience, expertise, and cultural contexts shape the research process.
Key principles of methodsparticipant include collaborative goal setting, shared decision‑making, and reflexivity. Researchers are expected to
This approach has been applied in fields such as public health, urban planning, environmental studies, and education,