The research and practice of integrating conservation and development
Self-reflections by researchers on methodologies, objectives and influence
Abstract
This study examines the application of mixed-method and participatory approaches to conservation and development research. Both approaches were applied in a research project on the relationship between ecosystem governance and the wellbeing of local communities adjacent to a protected area in Laos. By encouraging four of the involved field researchers to reflect upon and expose their practical approaches as scientific experts (in terms of methodologies, objectives, reliability of results and research influence), this article aims to improve our learning from research practice and to promote reflexivity in research.
Citation
Pasgaard, M., Dawson, N., Rasmussen, L.Vang, Enghoff, M., Jensen, A., The research and practice of integrating conservation and development: Self-reflections by researchers on methodologies, objectives and influence, Global Ecology and Conservation, vol.9, pp.50-60, 2016