Sport-for-development: Inclusive, reflexive, and meaningful research in low- and middle-income settings

Highlights• Sport-for-development has diversified in its research approaches and methodologies.• Reflection on our own qualitative research in low- and middle-income countries.• Discussion of traditional methods and innovative research practices.• Highlights the efficacy of flexible and locally relevant research designs.• Advocacy for inclusive, reflexive, and participatory research approaches.