Key Insights

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  Participation in research can reduce ingest control experienced by marginalized communities.

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  Sherry Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation provides a foundational framework for understanding participation levels.

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  An effective model of participation is not binary but exists on a continuum based on the research process stages.

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  The spiral model in participatory action research emphasizes ongoing feedback and participant engagement throughout the research lifecycle.

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  Co-creating research questions and instruments with affected communities can lead to more meaningful research.

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  Transparency in participant selection and recruitment can build trust and agency among community members.

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  Participatory research should include mechanisms for participant validation of findings to ensure their voices are accurately represented.

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  Ethics in participatory research involve not only engaging participants but also ensuring their well-being and compensation for contributions.

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  Research methodologies should adapt to the developmental stages of participants, particularly when working with youth.

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  Participatory models should avoid superficial metrics and instead focus on quality and depth of engagement.

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