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Doing community-based action research in an urban youth sport environment : lessons learned /

Community-based action research is a systematic approach that allows those affected by a social issue to work collaboratively to address it. While faculty members are trained to conduct social science research, many are not trained to carry out community-based action research. This case describes a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kihl, Lisa A. (Author), Wiese-Bjornstal, Diane M., 1958- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Los Angeles, California] : SAGE, 2014.
Series:SAGE research methods. Cases.
Subjects:
Action research > Case studies.
Community-based social services > Research > Case studies.
Youth development > Research > Case studies.
Service social communautaire > Recherche > Études de cas.
Jeunesse > Développement > Recherche > Études de cas.
Action research
Electronic books.
Case studies
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Community-based action research is a systematic approach that allows those affected by a social issue to work collaboratively to address it. While faculty members are trained to conduct social science research, many are not trained to carry out community-based action research. This case describes a community-based action research project that involved mobilizing an urban recreation center's stakeholders to counteract various safety issues affecting the delivery of a youth baseball program.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781473949508
1473949505