What are the Challenges in Participatory Research?
Despite its benefits, participatory research faces several challenges:
1. Power Dynamics: Balancing power between researchers and community members can be difficult. Researchers must be willing to share control and genuinely value community input. 2. Logistical Challenges: Coordinating activities and meetings can be logistically challenging, especially in geographically dispersed or resource-limited settings. 3. Sustainability: Ensuring the sustainability of participatory efforts beyond the initial research project can be difficult. Long-term commitment from both researchers and the community is necessary. 4. Diverse Expectations: Managing varying expectations and priorities between researchers and community members can be challenging and may require ongoing negotiation and flexibility.
