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Action Research
Book Title
Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences: An Applied Approach
ORCID ID
Eric S. Thompson 0000-0003-2702-497X
Document Type
Book Chapter
ISBN
9780826143846
Publication Date
1-2021
Editors
Stephen V. Flynn
Edition
1st
Keywords
action research, behavioral sciences, research design
Description
Action Research (AR) is a “form of collective, self-reflective enquiry undertaken by participants in social situations in order to improve the rationality, coherence, adequacy or justice of their own social or educational practices, as well as the understanding of these practices and the situations in which these practices are carried out”. AR is a rich methodology and is a powerful approach for counselors to consider while improving their personal lives, counseling practice, and work with communities. This chapter introduces counselors to historical influences, key concepts, and essential approaches to AR. It discusses various approaches to inquiry in AR including first, second and third person approaches, participatory AR, and practitioner AR. First-person inquiry is a uniquely reflective process of inquiry. Through first-person inquiry one can develop their personal lives or professional practice through cycles of reflection, action, and evaluation.
DOI
10.1891/9780826143853.0015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
City
Cham, Switzerland
Disciplines
Psychology
NSUWorks Citation
Thompson, E. S.
(2021). Action Research. Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences: An Applied Approach.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facbooks/644
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