Insights Into Creative and Participatory Research: Key Issues and Innovative Developments

As social scientists increasingly turn to creative and participatory methods, this timely book explores their power to democratise research, amplify participant voices and drive meaningful impact.

Bridging theory and practice, it offers a critical overview of methodological innovation and showcases rich, diverse case studies from both early-career and established researchers. Covering everything from research design and analysis to ethics and dissemination, the book addresses the unique opportunities and challenges these approaches bring to contemporary social research.

With a focus on real-world practice, critical reflection and the capacity to drive change, this is an essential collection for researchers seeking to generate inclusive, impactful and ethically grounded research.

Anna Tarrant is Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Lincoln and is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow.

James Duggan is a Research Fellow in Childhood, Youth and Education studies at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Kate Pahl is Professor of Arts and Literacy at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.