Appendix 3: Methodology This methodology section outlines in detail the methods used to conduct the research underpinning the Attitudes and Unlawful Behaviour’ research ‘Prejudiced report. It provides further details on the three parts of the research which were conducted, including: A systematic literature review in which we identified and reviewed the relevant literature on prejudiced attitudes and instances of unlawful discrimination, identity-based harassment and violence. A measurement map in which we identified and assessed data sources and measures of discrimination to identify what has been measured and how. A review of interventions in which we evaluated the quality and impact of interventions that aim to reduce prejudice, discrimination or inappropriate behaviour directed towards people with protected characteristics. These were outlined in Chapter 2, the research was conducted’. ‘How In addition to online searches for evidence, we consulted academics, policy makers, research funders, charities and What Works Centres. This section also describes the criteria that were used to assess whether evidence was appropriate for inclusion in the review, and the development of a framework to determine the quality of the intervention evaluations. In carrying out a systematic review of the evidence, we aimed to follow a procedure that would be replicable and as free from bias as possible, both to ensure we captured the relevant research findings on the topic and to map where there were gaps or uncertainty in the evidence. We used a narrative review, selecting exemplary studies to highlight their successful qualities, drawing out transferable policy learning from successful approaches or interventions, and bringing together common criteria of programme success. We set out the protocols that we followed to conduct the systematic review below. This included: identifying key search terms; searching for and identifying research;
Appendix 3: Methodology This methodology section outlines in detail the methods used to conduct the research underpinning the ‘Prejudiced Attitudes and Unlawful Behaviour’ research report. It provides further details on the three parts of the research which were conducted, including: A systematic literature review in which we identified and reviewed the relevant literature on prejudiced attitudes and instances of unlawful discrimination, identity-based harassment and violence. A measurement map in which we identified and assessed data sources and measures of discrimination to identify what has been measured and how. A review of interventions in which we evaluated the quality and impact of interventions that aim to reduce prejudice, discrimination or inappropriate behaviour directed towards people with protected characteristics. These were outlined in Chapter 2, ‘How the research was conducted’. In addition to online searches for evidence, we consulted academics, policy makers, research funders, charities and What Works Centres. This section also describes the criteria that were used to assess whether evidence was appropriate for inclusion in the review, and the development of a framework to determine the quality of the intervention evaluations. In carrying out a systematic review of the evidence, we aimed to follow a procedure that would be replicable and as free from bias as possible, both to ensure we captured the relevant research findings on the topic and to map where there were gaps or uncertainty in the evidence. We used a narrative review, selecting exemplary studies to highlight their successful qualities, drawing out transferable policy learning from successful approaches or interventions, and bringing together common criteria of programme success. We set out the protocols that we followed to conduct the systematic review below. This included: identifying key search terms; searching for and identifying research;
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