Tara Brooke Watkins

Nov 26, 2024 | research-live.com | Katie McQuater |Juliet Wood |Tara Brooke Watkins |Andy Crysell

Words matter. Language can help people feel understood and heard, but it also has the power to alienate. Language is also ever-evolving, and ‘official’ terminology – or that favoured by stakeholders – may not actually be preferred by participants themselves. Keeping on top of best practice for inclusive research can be a challenge, and language is a key part of that.