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Research in Aboriginal communities: cultural sensitivity as a prerequisite

Most research in Aboriginal communities has been based on survey methods. This study, using a qualitative interview methodology, uses cultural sensitivity as its fundamental principal. Cultural sensitivity has been maintained by employing a number of methods. Reference Groups, active engagement with community leaders, training and employment of Aboriginal research assistants and keeping in contact with stakeholders are all used to build trust and conduct the research from the perspective of respect for persons and culture. Respect is further demonstrated by the development of a partnership between the community leaders and the researcher and feedback maintained via to the research reference group who provide ecological validation of the developing research analysis. The research model is proposed as a model for further research in Aboriginal communities. It is argued that respect for persons and cultures are critical elements built into the method. Respect is reflected in each of the steps undertaken to gather and analyse the data, validate the findings and present research outcomes in ways which communities find comprehensible, accessible, and facilitative of their growth and continued development.