The concept of action research

Altrichter, Herbert; Kemmis, Stephen; McTaggart, Robin; Zuber‐Skerritt, Ortrun

doi:10.1108/09696470210428840

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“…With origins in community empowerment, social action, and community health and development (Altrichter, Kemmis, McTaggart, & Zuber-Skerritt, 2002;McTaggart, Wallerstien & Bernstein, 1994), PAR strives to achieve community-driven/defined social change and transformation (McTaggart, 1999). PAR methodologies have been used in building food systems across Canada (Blay-Palmer et al, 2013), including Indigenous communities .…”

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Climate change, community capitals, and food security: Building a more sustainable food system in a northern Canadian boreal community

Spring

Carter²,

Blay-Palmer

2018

CanFoodStudies

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Canada’s North offers unique food systems perspectives. Built on close cultural and spiritual ties to the land, the food systems within many northern communities still rely on the harvesting and gathering of traditional food and function through the sharing of food throughout the community. However, social, economic and environmental pressures have meant that some communities rely more on food purchased from the stores, which can be unhealthy and expensive, leading to high rates of food insecurity and chronic health problems in many communities in the North. Northern communities are now dealing with the impacts of climate change that are increasing pressure on the food system by limiting both access to the land and the availability of traditional food sources. This research presents a case study from the Northern Canadian boreal community of Kakisa, Northwest Territories. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology, community members play an active role in identifying threats to the community food system, as well as developing community-based solutions to foster adaptation and transformation of their food systems to become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. By using the Community Capitals Framework to identify multiple stressors on the food system this research illustrates how a community can allocate available capitals to adapt to the impacts of climate change as well as identify which capitals are required to build a more sustainable food system.

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Climate change, community capitals, and food security: Building a more sustainable food system in a northern Canadian boreal community

Spring

Carter²,

Blay-Palmer

2018

CanFoodStudies

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“…Generalisations from this technique are not likely to occur because each application is project-based and is diffi cult to replicate Robinson, 1984, as cited in Roberts, 1993 ). However, action research is suited for specifi c types of organisational problems to promote practical scenarios and the development of competency among participants ( Altrichter et al , 2002 ). In the case of the study reported in this paper, it was determined that a need existed to visually identify specifi c production systems within a client organisation.…”

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“…OD practitioners who specialise in this industry are acutely aware of this service-oriented environment, which is also applicable to other service enterprises. It has been asserted that action research has proven its value as both a method for implementation and the development of theoretical insight ( Altrichter et al , 2002 ). Some contend that action research is a process that simplifi es social change, although reinforcing community and individual quality of life ( Pedlar, 1995, as cited in Shaw, 2000.…”

Section: Action Researchmentioning

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Charting production systems for golf and club operations

Tesone¹,

Jackson

Fjelstul³

2009

J Retail Leisure Property

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“…Premised on ''democratic pluralism, social change, and empowerment'' (Nelson, Ochocka, Janzen, Trainor, & Lauzon, 2004, p. 34), it stresses respect for and reliance on the needs and expertise of those involved in the study; it involves them in the direction of the entire endeavor, from its inception to the dissemination of findings. In fact, it often emphasizes the need for member validation (Altrichter, Kemmis, McTaggart, & Zuber-Skeritt, 2002;McMurray, Pace, & Scott, 2004;McNiff & Whitehead, 2003;Meyer, 2004). People who are the direct informants in and beneficiaries of the research help to inform and direct the work, monitor it, improve its validity, and make the best use of it.…”

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Researching community‐based support networks: what policymakers should know

Dadich

2009

Journal Community Psychology

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Self‐help support groups (SHSGs) have a valuable role in civic society. However, it is difficult to measure their value through sole use of the positivist approaches that interest policymakers. This is because SHSGs are consumer‐driven and voluntary. Thus, they cannot be regulated by research agendas or prescribed like treatment. Although social policy has an important role in the use and availability of SHSGs, the author argues that social policy research in this field needs to demonstrate paradigmatic plurality, finding balance between positivism and participatory practices. This involves engaging with group participants to identify indicators that measure group activities and impacts; appropriate research methods; and suitable timeframes. Only through paradigmatic plurality will social policy fulfill its role in enhancing community well‐being. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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The concept of action research

Cited by 221 publications

References 3 publications

Climate change, community capitals, and food security: Building a more sustainable food system in a northern Canadian boreal community

Climate change, community capitals, and food security: Building a more sustainable food system in a northern Canadian boreal community

Charting production systems for golf and club operations

Researching community‐based support networks: what policymakers should know

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