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Culture / Ethnicity / Race

(PS4-56) Immigrant Co-Researcher Experiences within Community-Engaged Research and Co-researcher Generated Recommendations

Friday, November 21, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Location: Elite Hall A, Level 1
Abstract Text: Community-engaged research (CEnR) with immigrants in behavioral health research elicits more relevant research questions, higher participant engagement, richer interpretation of data, and improved accuracy of findings. Although the benefits co-researchers bring to the research process have been well documented, the personal impact of working on a CEnR team as a co-researcher remains relatively unexplored. Understanding to what extent immigrant co-researchers are included in the community-engaged research process can allow researchers to assess if the ideal level of participation is being achieved.  To understand co-researchers’ experiences, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 immigrant co-researchers in English or Spanish. All co-researchers participated in multiple phases of the research process with most participating in data collection and fewer participating in dissemination and partnering. However, none reported participation in the action phase, such as applying research findings to influence public or organizational policy. Researchers also collaborated with Interpretation and Dissemination teams (N=8) to develop recommendations for ethical community-engaged research with immigrant communities. Key recommendations included prioritizing compensation, cultural competency training, and safety measures, alongside adaptability and mutual respect in research partnerships. This study provides critical insight into the personal impact of CEnR and highlights gaps in inclusion, particularly in the action phase of research. Findings will guide action researchers toward more equitable and participatory approaches, strengthening both scientific rigor and the relevance of immigrant-focused research.