The importance of belonging: reflections on a participatory action research project in Jacksonville, Florida Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal

The paper explores the implementation and process of a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project in Jacksonville, Florida. Using PAR principles, we sought to disrupt traditional dynamics in research, co-generating knowledge with the community. We aimed to elevate disenfranchised voices and foster effective solutions for neighborhood revitalization and resilience, which are designed and led by the community. In this paper we explore researcher positionality, examining how engagement with the community context profoundly influences researchers' perspectives and roles, thereby shaping the study trajectory.

本论文探讨了美国佛罗里达州杰克逊维尔市的一项参与式行动研究（Participatory Action Research，PAR）项目的实施过程与落地路径。本研究遵循参与式行动研究的核心原则，旨在打破传统学术研究中的固有权力互动格局，与社区群体协同共创研究知识；同时致力于提升被边缘化群体的话语权，为社区自主设计、主导推进的社区复兴与韧性建设工作提供切实有效的解决方案。本文同时探讨研究者的立场定位问题，剖析研究者深度融入社区场景的实践如何深刻影响其研究视角与角色定位，进而塑造本研究的整体推进轨迹。