Applying Anthropological Principles

Anthropology can enhance the research process, states Margaret R. Weeks.

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Accepting Feedback from the Community

Velma McBride Murry discusses the importance of community input at the beginning of the research process.

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Critical Local Connections

For Margaret R. Weeks, building international connections began with sharing research findings.

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Building Social Contracts with Communities

John Landsverk describes how he and his colleagues have fostered relationships with community groups.

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Community as Unit of Analysis

Robert Saltz talks about issues to consider when your sample size is at the community level.

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Developing Interventions from within the Community

Philip A. Fisher explains why participatory research with American Indian communities is growing.

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Family and Child Involvement and Retention in Youth Mental Health

Katherine E. Grimes and Jeannette Adames discuss a systemic approach to assessment, intervention and retention in a comprehensive children’s mental health program.

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Gaining Sanction from Community Leaders

Velma McBride Murry details the importance of establishing a relationship with the community in order to retain participants.

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Opening Doors in Communities

Velma McBride Murry suggests establishing partnerships with community gatekeepers before recruiting.

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Translating Taboo Subjects

Margaret R. Weeks describes the specific challenges of language use in research into culturally-charged topics.

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