Heuristic Inquiry: A Personal Journey of Acculturation and Identity Reconstruction

Authors

Ivana Djuraskovic, University of Calgary
Nancy Arthur, University of CalgaryFollow

Abstract

Heuristic methodology attempts to discover the nature and meaning of phenomenon through internal self-search, exploration, and discovery. Heuristic methodology encourages the researcher to explore and pursue the creative journey that begins inside one's being and ultimately uncovers its direction and meaning through internal discovery (Douglass & Moustakas, 1985). The purpose of this paper is to familiarize readers with using heuristic methodology in research. I (Ivana) share my personal notes of how I decided to use heuristic methodology in my research. In the discussion, I address the nature of heuristic methodology, including its limitations. Finally, I present excerpts from a creative synthesis in the form of three letters to illuminate the final self-reflections about the results of my research.

Keywords

Heuristic Inquiry, Acculturation, Ethnic Identity, Qualitative Research

Publication Date

11-1-2010

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2010.1361

Recommended APA Citation

Djuraskovic, I., & Arthur, N. (2010). Heuristic Inquiry: A Personal Journey of Acculturation and Identity Reconstruction. The Qualitative Report, 15(6), 1569-1593. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2010.1361