TY - JOUR
T1 - Non-Native scholars doing research in Native American communities
T2 - A matter of respect
AU - Nielsen, Marianne O.
AU - Gould, Larry A.
N1 - Funding Information:
Reciprocity assumes an egalitarian relationship between the knowledge-holders and the researchers. The knowledge-holders and their community must receive something in exchange that is equal in value to what they have given. This is to prevent further “taking” as was discussed earlier. That reciprocity should exist is not the issue; the issue is how to find and deliver something of value to the community. The political leaders and business leaders may focus on obtaining part of the research grant for indirect costs or for supporting program development. Informal community leaders may look for assistance and commitment from the researchers in developing and delivering strategies for attacking social problems. Because the researcher has been accepted as part of the community, they, like any other member of the community, might be expected to put their resources at the disposal of the community; and as a university member, these resources are considerable, though not perhaps as great as some community members believe. Sharing of resources is an important value in many Native American communities. For members, this can vary from helping to support family members going through rough times, to being expected to return to the community to practice law, for example, after completing university. To not share resources is seen as “being greedy,” which will lead to community approbation. This puts the researcher in a difficult situation unless they are “in for the long haul,” that is, they are committed to working with this community for many years to come, and in more capacities than simply doing research.
Copyright:
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PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - This paper raises issues involved in doing research in partnership with Native American communities. The paper explores methodological concerns such as: access and cooperation, protocol, culturally appropriate methods, and ineffective methods. Integral to this discussion are the rights of the Native American communities and the responsibilities of the researchers. Specific topics include: getting started on a project, control of the research project, negotiating the release of the information gathered during the project, recognition for involvement in the research, and other ethical issues.
AB - This paper raises issues involved in doing research in partnership with Native American communities. The paper explores methodological concerns such as: access and cooperation, protocol, culturally appropriate methods, and ineffective methods. Integral to this discussion are the rights of the Native American communities and the responsibilities of the researchers. Specific topics include: getting started on a project, control of the research project, negotiating the release of the information gathered during the project, recognition for involvement in the research, and other ethical issues.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.soscij.2007.07.002
DO - 10.1016/j.soscij.2007.07.002
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:35348888964
VL - 44
SP - 420
EP - 433
JO - Social Science Journal
JF - Social Science Journal
SN - 0362-3319
IS - 3
ER -