Recruiting minorities for research: new qualitative research from Belgium

Recruiting minorities for research: new qualitative research from Belgium


Interesting qualitative research from our colleagues in Brussels, Belgium. Saloua Berdai-Chaouni, Ann Claeys and Liesbeth De Donder have examined the best strategies to recruit diverse elderly in research. Important aspects are investing in 1) an enduring relationship 2) in the collaboration with key people in the community 3) the use of qualitative research methods and 4) using transparant communication methods. Both matching researchers and participant by their cultural background and being aware of your own societal position are mentioned as other important aspects. Read the full article here.