Abstract
This research-praxis think-piece presents some wry musings from recent experience in Uganda attempting to bridge the research-practice interface and share research findings in the context of small African towns. It is written from the perspective of a recent doctoral graduate in a light-hearted but enquiring manner, with sometimes humorous, sometimes frustrated, reflections on the ethical/practical challenges of sharing findings. The article reminds us of the importance of relationship-building and maintenance, and how mundane practicalities can be critical for engagement, yet present ethical dilemmas. The paper also provides an opportunity for practitioners to reflect on their own interaction with researchers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 81-86 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Cities and Health |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida) [SWE-2011-028]; Svenska Forskningsrådet Formas [250-2014-1227]; Svenska Forskningsrådet Formas [225-2012-609]. I am grateful to the constructive and encouraging feedback I received from the editor Marcus Grant and from an anonymous reviewer, as well as from two of my doctoral supervisors Aina Tollefsen and Magnus Jirström. In addition I send the warmest of thanks and appreciation to all in Uganda who have been part of my research–as gatekeepers and supporters, as data collectors, as interviewees and city residents, as local professionals and practitioners. Since I muse on occasionally sensitive issues here I chose not to explicitly name anyone from the context.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Human Geography
Free keywords
- ethical researcher
- feedback challenges
- Research sharing