Mapping voluntary sector services for hidden or hard-to-reach populations: challenges and practice-based lessons for future research. (1st March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walker, Emma J.; Waterhouse-Bradley, Bethany; Armour, Cherie
• Is Part Of: Voluntary sector review. Volume 11:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 113
• Page End: 122
• Publication Date: 2020-03-01
• Subjects: scoping reviews -- voluntary sector -- methodology -- hidden populations; Voluntarism -- Periodicals; Voluntarism -- Research -- Periodicals; Associations, institutions, etc -- Periodicals; 361.3705
• DOI: 10.1332/204080519X15567200679535
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-8056

Abstract

Abstract : Mapping the availability of voluntary services to a niche, potentially 'hidden' population can be a complex endeavour. This practice paper focuses on a mapping study of military-based voluntary organisations in Northern Ireland, discusses the practical challenges involved, suggests improvements to existing research practice and offers methodological guidance for others who are considering undertaking a scoping review with organisations dedicated to hidden and/or hard-to-reach populations.