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Advancing equity through research: The importance of asset-based approaches and methods

Smirla Ramos Monta帽ez
Advancing equity through research: The importance of asset-based approaches and methods, Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, Volume 86, 2023, 101540, ISSN 0193-3973.

Abstract

This commentary delves into the pivotal role that researchers can play in promoting equity through their research. The commentary underscores two salient themes that resonate throughout the articles featured in this special edition. The first theme highlights the immense value of adopting asset-based perspectives and redefining the concept of assets. By doing so, we can gain a more profound appreciation of the strengths and capabilities of communities and avoid perpetuating deficit-based聽narratives. The second theme emphasizes the critical importance of rigorously scrutinizing research methodologies that form the bedrock of the research process and shape findings and conclusions. By embracing mixed methods and participatory approaches, we can promote greater聽inclusivity聽and equity in the research process and reimagine how researchers, practitioners, and communities can work collaboratively to tackle shared challenges.