Table 1 PAR Principles (source: [53])
Principle | Description |
|---|---|
No delegation | Participants are those directly affected and are the primary researchers taking lead roles forming teams to identify problems, define, analyse, and develop solutions |
Homogeneous group | The focus issue should be deliberated over, and consensus on the nature of the problem and actions to address the issues identified among a social group with shared conditions |
Subjective perspective | People’s individual experience are central to the process and are the foundation upon which collective knowledge is developed, respecting each other’s opinion, as opposed to imposing ideas/opinions on others |
Collective validation | Recording observations that all participants identify as important but does not negate differences in perception and experience, but the group must reach consensus on collective findings. Corroboration of information and experiences |