Community asset mapping as an action research strategy for developing an interpersonal violence prevention programme in South Africa
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Authors
Taliep, Naiema
Lazarus, Sandy
Cochrane, Jim
Olivier, Jill
Bulbulia, Samed
Seedat, Mohamed
Swanepoel, Hazel
James, Anna-Marie
Issue Date
2020
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Community-based participatory research, action research, asset mapping, violence pre vention, peace and safety promotion
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Abstract
The aim of this article was to report and critically reflect on community asset mapping
processes used to develop a contextually valid interpersonal violence prevention pro gramme in South Africa to promote positive forms of masculinity, safety and peace. This
study was informed by a critical public health framework, and was guided by the values
and principles of community-based participatory action research. The research and
action methods used included community asset mapping and action planning workshops,
workshop evaluation questionnaires and reflexive researcher diary notes. Data were
analysed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The results of this study dem onstrated that the community asset mapping process provides reflexive and embedded
spaces for academic and community participants to interactively engage and critically
discuss issues which resonate with community concerns, and collectively find possible
solutions to challenges identified. A participatory and asset-based approach holds prom ise for developing interventions that are appropriate and relevant to local challeng
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Citation
Taliep N, Lazarus S, Cochrane J, et al. Community asset mapping as an action research strategy for developing an interpersonal violence prevention programme in South Africa. Action Research. January 2020. doi:10.1177/1476750319898236 Copy to Clipboard