Towards Ethical International Research Partnerships in Gender-Based Violence Research: Insights From Research Partners in Kenya.

Journal: Violence against women

Volume: 28

Issue: 11

Year of Publication: 2022

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of International Development, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. Wangu Kanja Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya. Department of Social Work and Social Care, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. Institute for Global Innovation, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. School of Nursing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.

Abstract summary 

Research with survivors of gender-based violence in low- and middle-income countries is important to improve understanding of experiences of violence and the policies that can help combat it. But this research also implies risks for survivors, such as re-traumatization, safety concerns, and feelings of exploitation. These risks are magnified if research is undertaken by researchers from high-income countries, whose positionality produces power inequalities affecting both participants and research partners. This article describes the ethical challenges of international gender-based violence research from the perspective of Kenyan researchers and organizations and identifies recommendations about how to prevent them.

Authors & Co-authors:  Weber Hardiman Kanja Thomas Robinson-Edwards Bradbury-Jones

Study Outcome 

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Statistics
Citations :  Boesten J., Henry M. (2018). Between fatigue and silence: The challenges of conducting research on sexual violence in conflict. Social Politics, 25(4), 568–588. 10.1093/sp/jxy027
Authors :  6
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1177/10778012211035798
SSN : 1552-8448
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Gender-Based Violence
Other Terms
engagement;ethics;gender-based violence;participation;research methods
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Kenya
Publication Country
United States