Methodological Options for Collaborative Understanding of Impoverished Consumers

This paper evaluates and provides feedback on research protocols designed to support collaborative understanding of impoverished consumers. The authors assess methodological options individually, emphasizing their suitability across different stakeholders. The discussion is anchored in consumption adequacy, which identifies essential goods and services for achieving a minimally acceptable quality of life, including safe housing, adequate clothing, sufficient nutrition, healthcare, and personal development opportunities. The analysis highlights the role of participatory research and stakeholder engagement in generating actionable insights to improve consumption outcomes for impoverished communities.