Sport-for-development: Inclusive, reflexive, and meaningful research in low- and middle-income settings
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Sport Management Review, 2017, 20 (1), pp. 69 - 80
- Issue Date:
- 2017-02-01
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© 2016 Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand Research in and around sport-for-development (SFD) has increased steadily since the first scholarly work in the field was conducted in the 1990s. As SFD has grown into an established and respected area of study, it has also diversified in its research approaches and methodologies. In this article, we reflect on our experiences as researchers in low- and middle-income countries and specifically discuss the combination of traditional research methods and innovative approaches to qualitative inquiry within two distinct projects that were funded under a single SFD program. We highlight the efficacy of a flexible, innovative, and locally-relevant research design, and advocate for inclusive, reflexive, and participatory research approaches during the monitoring and evaluation processes. Finally, we identify likely success factors and challenges for current SFD research, and offer recommendations for future qualitative inquiries in and around sport-based development programs.
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