The Use of Action Research in the Management of Environmental Problems

Authors

  • Michel Thiollent Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Programa de Engenharia da COPPE, Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janero,RJ. Brasil
  • Generosa de Oliveira Silva Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agrícola, Projeto Gestão Participativa da Sub-Bacia do Rio São Domingos, Rio de Janeiro,RJ, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v1i1.888

Keywords:

Methodology, action research, agriculture, environment, communities

Abstract

The aim of the article is to present and discuss the possibilities for using participatory methodologies and action research in studies with a socioenvironmental focus, particularly in the rural context. Special emphasis is given to problems which occur as a result of interactions between researchers and communities and ways of building a shared vision are suggested. Finally, the article presents some results from a participatory project involving communities in a microbasin in the north-west region of Rio de Janeiro state, relating in particular to the health problems resulting from the use of pesticides. The procedures used to deal with the organization of the communities are also highlighted.

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Published

2007-01-31

How to Cite

Thiollent, M., & Silva, G. de O. (2007). The Use of Action Research in the Management of Environmental Problems. Revista Eletrônica De Comunicação, Informação & Inovação Em Saúde, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v1i1.888

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Original articles

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