Working with aboriginal young people in sexual health research: a peer research methodology in remote Australia
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Authors
Bell, Stephen
Aggleton, Peter
Lockyer, Andrew
Ferguson, Tellisa
Murray, Walbira
Silver, Bronwyn
Kaldor, John
Maher, Lisa
Ward, James
Issue Date
2020-10-03
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Qualitative , Aboriginal , Young People , Youth , Sexual Health , Australia , Self-Determination , Decolonizing Methods
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Abstract
In a context of ongoing colonization and dispossession in Australia, many Aboriginal people live with experiences of health research that is done “on” rather than “with” or “by” them. Recognizing the agency of young people and contributing to Aboriginal self-determination and community control of research, we used a peer research methodology involving Aboriginal young people as researchers, advisors, and participants in a qualitative sexual health study in one remote setting in the Northern Territory, Australia. We document the methodology, while critically reflecting on its benefits and limitations as a decolonizing method. Findings confirm the importance of enabling Aboriginal young people to play a central role in research with other young people about their own sexual health. Future priorities include developing more enduring forms of coinvestigation with Aboriginal young people beyond data collection during single studies, and support for young researchers to gain formal qualifications to enhance future employability.
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Citation
Bell, S., Aggleton, P., Lockyer, A., Ferguson, T., Murray, W., Silver, B., Kaldor, J., Maher, L., & Ward, J. (2021). Working with Aboriginal young people in sexual health research: a peer research methodology in remote Australia. Qualitative health research, 31(1), 16–28. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732320961348
Publisher
Qualitative Health Research