ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on experiences and findings from an exploratory study into the health histories of recent migrants to the United Kingdom (UK), guided by the concept of superdiversity. This project involved collaboration between academic researchers and a team of community researchers who were engaged in developing and conducting the research. In keeping with the overall theme of the volume, there is a strong focus on the ethical implications of this research approach. In addition to being a personal learning experience, the study incurred many challenges, including an awkward fit with formal research ethics and practical challenges linked to the diversity of researchers and migrant participants. These elements – instead of being reported briefly, as is typical for the ‘methods’ section of a conventional research publication – will be presented in detail and in relation to other developments in this field. Additionally, I will discuss the implications of co-constructing culturally specific health narratives and provide an overview of the study’s findings.
