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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 429-443 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Child Sexual Abuse |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 10 Jun 2015 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Jun 2015 |
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Keywords
- participatory action research
- ritual abuse
- survivor experience
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Participatory action research on help-seeking behaviors of self-defined ritual abuse survivors : A brief report. / Matthew, Laurie; Barron, Ian (Lead / Corresponding author).
In: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Vol. 24, No. 4, 10.06.2015, p. 429-443.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Participatory action research on help-seeking behaviors of self-defined ritual abuse survivors
T2 - A brief report
AU - Matthew, Laurie
AU - Barron, Ian
PY - 2015/6/10
Y1 - 2015/6/10
N2 - The existence of ritual abuse (RA) is the subject of much debate. RA survivor perceptions of seeking help have not been explored, and studies have yet to utilize self-defined survivors as collaborative researchers. This study addresses both issues. Participatory Action Research (PAR) was utilized to enable twelve survivor researchers design a survey and semi-structured interview, to investigate RA survivor experience of seeking help. Sixty-eight participants completed the survey and twenty two were interviewed. A group approach to thematic analysis aided validity and reliability. Participants reported experiencing disbelief and a lack of RA awareness and quality services. In contrast, PAR was reported as educative and emancipatory. Research needs to explore the benefits of PAR for survivors of different forms of oppression.
AB - The existence of ritual abuse (RA) is the subject of much debate. RA survivor perceptions of seeking help have not been explored, and studies have yet to utilize self-defined survivors as collaborative researchers. This study addresses both issues. Participatory Action Research (PAR) was utilized to enable twelve survivor researchers design a survey and semi-structured interview, to investigate RA survivor experience of seeking help. Sixty-eight participants completed the survey and twenty two were interviewed. A group approach to thematic analysis aided validity and reliability. Participants reported experiencing disbelief and a lack of RA awareness and quality services. In contrast, PAR was reported as educative and emancipatory. Research needs to explore the benefits of PAR for survivors of different forms of oppression.
KW - participatory action research
KW - ritual abuse
KW - survivor experience
U2 - 10.1080/10538712.2015.1029104
DO - 10.1080/10538712.2015.1029104
M3 - Article
VL - 24
SP - 429
EP - 443
JO - Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
JF - Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
SN - 1053-8712
IS - 4
ER -