Table 1 Parenting Science Gang Facebook Groups in Year 1 and 2, including description of how they were recruited
From: Parenting Science Gang: radical co-creation of research projects led by parents of young children
Facebook Group Name | Year | Origin of Group |
|---|---|---|
Breastfeeding Older Babies and Beyond (BOBAB) | 1 | SC was a long-standing member of this group, thought it would be a good fit for the project, and approached the admins and had a number of discussions leading to a partnership |
UK Breastfeeding and Parenting Support (UKBAPS) | 1 | Nappy Science Gang active member was an admin and suggested the collaboration |
Science-Aware Natural Parenting (SANP) | 1 | Contact from Nappy Science Gang |
Dumfries and Galloway Bumps Babies and Beyond (DGBBB) | 1 | An active member of Nappy Science Gang was a member of this group and suggested it |
Mealtime Hostage (MH) | 2 | Applied to become a group via a process advertised on our website and Facebook page |
Breastfeeding Health Care Experiences (BF HCE) | 2 | Discussions within PSG BOBAB and UKBAPS groups led to the creation of this group which then recruited members from other PSG groups, and other interested parenting groups |
Let Toys Be Toys (LTBT) | 2 | RB member of LTBT and invited them to collaborate |
Big Birthas (BB) | 2 | SC met at a conference |