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As we approach the end of 2025, we are delighted to share updates from the SIG Participatory Research in Health Promotion (PRHP). This edition highlights developments from our October leadership meeting, upcoming activities, and a warm introduction to our newest leadership team member.
New leadership team members
Introducing Janneke, as our new SIG leadership team member
Hi! I’m Janneke, a passionate participatory researcher. Last year, I completed my PhD, in which I combined co-creation with implementation science. Specifically, my PhD thesis focused on co-creating an implementation intervention for a school-based healthy sleep intervention. Soon I will continue my career as a Research Associate at the University of Leicester. In this role, I will focus on the co-creation of behaviour change interventions that aim to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Why am I passionate about participatory research?
I am passionate about participatory research because I truly enjoy working with people and I believe that community members are the best experts on their own needs for enhancing wellbeing. This is why they should be actively involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behaviour change interventions.
Share your imPARfections! What do you find challenging about participatory research?
I have encountered several imPARfections during my research to date. First, I employed voluntary sampling for my studies, which led to the inclusion of the most motivated participants, rather than those who may have needed the (implementation) intervention the most. Additionally, throughout the co-creation processes I have conducted, I faced time constraints. Despite thorough preparation, things often unfolded differently than planned. As a result, these time constraints impacted the participatory aspect of the research.
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