Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is research that is conducted as an equal partnership between traditionally trained "experts" and members of a community . In CBPR projects, the community participates fully in all aspects of the research process. [1] CBPR projects start with the community . Community is often self-defined, but general categories of community include geographic community, community of individuals with a common problem or issue, or a community of individuals with a common interest or goal. CBPR encourages collaboration of “formally trained research” partners from any area of expertise, provided that the researcher provide expertise that is seen as useful to the investigation by the community, and be fully committed to a partnership of equals and producing outcomes usable to the community. Equitable partnerships require sharing power , resources , credit, results, and knowledge , as well as a reciprocal appreciation of each partner's knowle...