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Participatory action research in partnership with young people with disability: a case from the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article focuses on the process of the participatory action research (PAR) approach of working with a group of Palestinian young people with disabilities to explore their experiences in the Palestinian setting, highlighting education, employment, and social participation. It describes the PAR methodology and the co-researcher involvement in the different study components. It also includes the reflections of our co-researchers (the PAR group members) and of ourselves as university researchers about the benefits and difficulties of the PAR approach. This article will add to the scarce literature on using PAR with young people with disabilities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, especially war and conflict zones similar to the Palestinian setting.

Source: Disability & Society

DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2025.2466473

Authors: Suzan Mitwalli, Lama Shakhshir, Haneen Taweel, Weeam Hammoudeh, Hanna Kienzler, Rita Giacaman

Institutions: Birzeit University, King's College London

Language: English

Topic: Disability Rights and Representation

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Arts and Humanities Research Council