Community-based participatory research

System Theory and Action Research Susan M Ross Dr. Tyler Zerwekh September 15, 2012 Abstract Public health practices and policies are largely influenced by the population involved and seek to improve the overall health of the public. Achieving success in systems thinking requires making strategic decisions about what processes will best achieve the public health goals. Systems Theory Information Technology Systems Theory evaluates the relationship between information systems, and information

reading and gathering information about this article participatory sensing, my first initial thought was what is participatory sensing? Participatory sensing is an approach to data collection and interpretation in which individuals, acting alone or in groups, use their personal mobile devices and web services to systematically explore interesting aspects of their worlds ranging from health to culture. There are many authentic forms of participatory sensing, but one in particular is the article written

Lufkin: Appreciative Inquiry Research Problem Community revitalization and unique change management approaches used can bring about significant change that can yield extraordinary results to areas for many years to come. The current community change effort, Impact Lufkin, in Lufkin, TX is an example of this type of work in action. The Impact Lufkin group is partnered with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation and is comprised of many community leaders. The goal, as community change implies, is to help build

4. Theoretical and methodological approach: This research mainly formulates its arguments within the critical theory in social science using participatory and critical policy analysis. More specifically, three related theoretical and methodological approaches will be used in this study’s analysis. It is crucial to note that not only these approaches share similar foundation relating to, speaking broadly, the Marxist paradigm, but also are these theories and methodologies are interconnected as analytical

globe. Presently, in various ethnic communities spread across the world, rates of suicide, substance abuse, and other detrimental actions towards oneself display their highest rates among young people (CITE THIS). While much research has been facilitated on the vast degree and distribution of self-destructive behaviour, there continues to remain a vast disparity in the academic literature that focuses on the underlying causes of such action (CITE). My research will attempt to effectively contribute

Question 1: How is community-based participatory research defined in this article? How does it apply to issues of health? The authors define CBPR, as a collectivist approach to resolve a social problem or issue that involves a community and academic research. In this case, the authors are discussing problems surrounding health. As it relates to issues in health, CBRP functions to address health discrepancies, such as underrepresented groups and populations. By involving CBPR, the dynamic of health

active in working to promote policy changes relevant to chronic diseases and the importance of involving community members, who possess insider knowledge of the particular community, in the process of planning health interventions. Participatory approaches can be advantageous in comparison to traditional approaches because of they are designed to be tailored to meet the specific needs of the community. We began our discussion of the need to inspire social movements specifically for chronic diseases by

80 is the new 40: Successful Aging through Participatory Arts Programming for Older Adults The United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. People are living longer which means that the population of older adults, those sixty years and over, is growing. It is projected that by the year 2040, older adults will far outnumber school age children. Older adults are currently healthier and lead more productive lives than ever before, due in part to modern medicine and the new idea of

project with a $15 million budget. A4N intends to combat food insecurity in rural communities in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua by implementing programs that address poor crop and livestock yields. This builds from previous complementary HGBF programming in the region, Mi Cuenca, which cultivated

to promote physical activity and child-friendly community planning is focused around the role that neighborhoods have in supporting children’s physical activity, especially in low-income areas where children are more obese than their wealthier counterparts. The researchers stress that understanding neighborhood context in how it shapes children’s perceptions, subsequently affects children’s access, and use of community spaces. Some of these community spaces could be used to increase children’s physical