Breaking methodological boundaries: Creativity in qualitative research design

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Christine Lee
Mirka Koro-Ljungberg

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Paper

Start Date

January 2012

End Date

January 2012

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of creativity in qualitative research designs. Qualitative researchers are often faced with various methodological, theoretical, and ethical questions that call for creative problem solving. This creative process of adapting or even inventing new methods involves making critical and risky decisions. However, breaking from accepted practices can lead to innovative methods, promoting the constant development and evolution of qualitative research.

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Breaking methodological boundaries: Creativity in qualitative research design

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of creativity in qualitative research designs. Qualitative researchers are often faced with various methodological, theoretical, and ethical questions that call for creative problem solving. This creative process of adapting or even inventing new methods involves making critical and risky decisions. However, breaking from accepted practices can lead to innovative methods, promoting the constant development and evolution of qualitative research.