1. Time-consuming: Participatory research design requires extensive collaboration and consultation, which can be time-consuming and may delay the research process.
2. Resource-intensive: Participatory research design requires substantial resources, including financial, human, and time resources. This can be a disadvantage for researchers with limited resources.
3. Increased complexity: Participatory research design requires more coordination and complexity than traditional research designs. It may be challenging to manage the different perspectives and conflicting opinions of different stakeholders.
4. Limited generalizability: Participatory research design may produce results that are not generalizable to other contexts or populations, as the focus is often on the specific community or group involved in the research.
5. Potential bias: Participatory research design may suffer from biases introduced by the involvement of stakeholders in the research process, potentially resulting in a lack of objectivity.
6. Reduced researcher control: Participatory research design may require researchers to relinquish some control over the research process and outcomes, as stakeholders are more actively involved in decision-making. This can be challenging for some researchers accustomed to more traditional research designs.
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