Towards ethical international research partnerships in gender-based violence research: insights from research partners in Kenya
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Authors
Weber, Sanne
Hardiman, Margaret
Kanja, Wangu
Thomas, Siân
Robinson-Edwards, Nicole
Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
Issue Date
2021-10-16
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Engagement , Ethics , Gender-Based Violence , Participation , Research Methods
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Abstract
Research with survivors of gender-based violence in low- and middle-income countries is important to improve understanding of experiences of violence and the policies that can help combat it. But this research also implies risks for survivors, such as re-traumatization, safety concerns, and feelings of exploitation. These risks are magnified if research is undertaken by researchers from high-income countries, whose positionality produces power inequalities affecting both participants and research partners. This article describes the ethical challenges of international gender-based violence research from the perspective of Kenyan researchers and organizations and identifies recommendations about how to prevent them.
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Citation
Weber, S., Hardiman, M., Kanja, W., Thomas, S., Robinson-Edwards, N., & Bradbury-Jones, C. (2022). Towards Ethical International Research Partnerships in Gender-Based Violence Research: Insights From Research Partners in Kenya. Violence against women, 28(11), 2909–2931. https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012211035798
Publisher
Violence Against Women