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Action research to improve the human condition: An insider-outsider and a multi-methodology design for actionable knowledge outcomes
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Abstract "The purpose of this manuscript is to share the development of an action
research project that utilized different methodological perspectives for different
stages of the project. I begin with a brief overview of the substantive
orientations of the project, before concentrating on the particulars ... view more
"The purpose of this manuscript is to share the development of an action
research project that utilized different methodological perspectives for different
stages of the project. I begin with a brief overview of the substantive
orientations of the project, before concentrating on the particulars of
the research process. I focus on, to start, my status as a researcher "insider-
outsider" to both the research process and investigated phenomenon.
A detailed explication of the action research design follows, drawing attention
to the three distinct evolving stages of the project, and my use of
both Heideggerian phenomenology and naturalistic inquiry to elicit the
rich data required for this action research project. Data is presented from
each of the three stages of the study to demonstrate how the generation of
actionable knowledge took place. The journey from learning and the creation
of local theory, to an action plan and practical, actionable knowledge
outcomes is carefully explored. The paper concludes by sharing how actionable
knowledge outcomes at the local, individual level can also be
used as input to actionable knowledge on a much wider scale with a national
study, currently underway in Australia being described – all in the
interests of improving the human condition." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
action research; methodology; phenomenology; research process; Heidegger, M.; knowledge; living conditions; research project; research planning; learning; social change
Classification
General Sociology, Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Sociology, Sociological Theories
Document language
English
Publication Year
2005
Page/Pages
p. 190-218
Journal
International Journal of Action Research, 1 (2005) 2
ISSN
1861-1303
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications