Why people get involved in health and social care research

July 2006. A working paper.

Author: Maryrose Tarpey

The paper looks at why people choose to get involved in research and identifies barriers that may prevent others getting involved. The paper discusses: 

• what motivates people to get involved in research
• who gets involved and ways of involvement
• what are the factors influencing motivation
• how to support motivation.

No. of pages: 27