scholarly journals Researching Alienation

2020 ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Mike Healy
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Critical Realism ◽  
End Users ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Secondary Literature ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Positivist Approach

In this chapter, the author outlines a way to research Marx’s approach to alienation that moves beyond polemics. In doing so, he describes his chosen method of collecting, analysing and presenting data setting out the rationale for his chosen methodology, critical realism (CR), underpinned with participatory action research (PAR). The chapter also provides a description of the organisations of the book’s three research settings, whilst also detailing the processes involved in obtaining the appropriate data. The research aimed to ask whether Marx’s approach can explain lived alienated experiences of groups in three distinct settings: ICT professionals, academics researching the ethical implications of ICT, and senior end-users. The author determines that several of his findings and secondary literature have informed his rejection of a positivist approach.

scholarly journals Participatory action and dual lens research

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Robertson ◽  
Jason Barrow ◽  
Magdalena Wajrak ◽  
Noel Nannup ◽  
Caroline Bishop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Aboriginal Populations ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Renaissance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the idea that, in the last few decades, collaborative inquiry methods have evolved along a similar trajectory to dual lens research. Dual lens research, known in various contexts as both ways, two-eyed seeing Old Ways New Ways, and Koodjal Jinnung (looking both ways), is designed to generate new knowledge by exploring a theme through Aboriginal and contemporary western lenses. Participatory action research and a dual lens approach are considered in a number of projects with a particular focus on the issues such work can raise including conceptual challenges posed by fundamental differences between knowledge sets. Design/methodology/approach The authors hypothesize that a dual lens approach will become a branch of participatory action research, as such, a robust description needs to be developed and its ethical implications are considered. Existing work in this direction, including principles and processes, are collated and discussed. Findings Dual lens research as a branch of participatory action research is of great significance in countries with Aboriginal populations that are undergoing a cultural renaissance. As dual lens practitioners, the authors are finding their research outputs have a high positive impact on both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations and make a genuine contribution to reconciliation by finding ways of going forward together. Originality/value This paper joins a growing body of research that supports resonances between Aboriginal and “western” research methods.

scholarly journals Participatory Action Research to Determine Essential Elements of a Wheelchair Assessment

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Plummer ◽  
Max Ito ◽  
Ferol Ludwig
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
End Users ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
Wide Range

Nearly 3 million people in the Unites States utilize a wheelchair for mobility. Yet, there is no standardized assessment or procurement process for wheelchair provision. Thus, practitioners have limited guidance in the essential elements of a wheelchair assessment. End users may have no or limited experience in determining the best choice of wheelchairs to meet their needs and often rely on the knowledge of the practitioner in the decision-making process of wheelchair selection. The author explored the current state of practice and the essential elements in the wheelchair assessment and procurement process. Obtaining the correct wheelchair is a complex process, involving the client, family, practitioners, suppliers, manufacturers, policy makers and insurers. This study utilized a qualitative research approach using Participatory Action Research (PAR) and a Delphi consensus approach to garner input from 155 individuals who have experience in or with wheelchair assessments. Participants in this study included representation from wheelchair manufacturers, suppliers, educators, occupational and physical therapists, end users, policy makers, and government affairs personnel. The findings of this study suggest that the wheelchair assessment include a wide range of elements, be client specific, and reflect a client-centered process.

scholarly journals Riset Implementasi (Implementation Research) Sebagai Metodologi Riset Untuk Mengawal Kebijakan

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-145
Author(s):  
Siswanto Siswanto
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Implementation Research ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Critical Realism ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
The Real ◽  
Program Intervention

The appropriate approach for operational research is by using problem solving cycle model, comprising (i) measuring the magnitude of the problem, (ii) identifying the causes of the problem, (iii) developing the solution, (iv) implementing program/ intervention, and (v) evaluating the program. Within a scientific perspective, in every phase of problem solving cycle, it needs research, including the fourth phase i.e. implementing program/ intervention. Research that provide scientific evidence for better implementation is labeled as Implementation Research. As a methodological approach, Implementation Research belongs to critical realism paradigm that is possible to use mixed method (combination of qualitative and quantitative), or stand alone of qualitative method, or quantitative method. The role of Implementation Research is very crucial for better implementation or for better scale-up of the program by understanding the implementation process as well as the impact of the program under concern. Participatory action research, as one of the Implementation Research approach, can be used as an appropriate methodology for better implementation in the real context of the new policy (new program) by tailoring the implementation process (management process) with the real world situation in terms of policy actors, organizational situation, human resources variable, community variable, as well as, resources variable. Abstrak Pendekatan yang tepat untuk riset operasioanl adalah melalui siklus pemecahan masalah terdiri dari (i) mengukur besaran masalah, (ii) mencari penyebab masalah, (iii) mengembangkan solusi, (iv) implementasi intervensi/ program, dan (v) evaluasi program. Dalam perspektif ilmiah, maka dalam setiap tahapan siklus pemecahan masalah memerlukan penelitian, termasuk tahap keempat yakni tahapan implementasi program. Penelitian yang menyediakan bukti ilmiah untuk implementasi program disebut dengan Riset Implementasi (Implementation Research).  Sebagai pendekatan metodologi, Riset Implementasi termasuk dalam paradigma realisme kritis (critical realism), yang memungkinkan untuk menggunakan metoda campuran (mixed method) (kombinasi kuantitatif dan kualitatif), atau secara senidri hanya menggunakan kuantitatif, atau kualitatif saja. Peran Riset Implementasi menjadi sangat penting untuk mendapatkan cara-cara implementasi yang lebih baik, atau dalam rangka memperluas jangkauan progam, guna mempelajari proses implementasi dan melihat dampak program sebagaimana diinginkan. Riset tindak partisipatif (Participatory action research), dapat dipergunakan sebagai metodologi yang tepat untuk mendapatkan cara-cara implementasi yang lebih baik dalam konteks penerapan kebijakan/ progam baru, dengan menyesuaikan proses implementasi (proses manajemen) disesuaikan dengan situasi dunia nyata di lapangan, berkaitan dengan aktor kebijakan, situasi organisasi, variasi sumber daya manusia, variasi masyarakat, maupun variasi sumber daya lainnya.

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