Capturing collective processes of analysis in participatory research: An example from a memory work investigation into how gender and sexual identities are experienced

TitleCapturing collective processes of analysis in participatory research: An example from a memory work investigation into how gender and sexual identities are experienced
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsBróna Nic Giolla Easpaig
JournalInternational Journal of Social Research Methodology
Issue1
Pagination49
ISSN1364-5579
Abstract

To access, purchase, authenticate, or subscribe to the full-text of this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2015.1111585 Author(s): Brona Nic Giolla Easpaig (a)(*) pages 49-61 Abstract The purpose of the paper is to offer a detailed explication of collectively enacted analytical and sense-making practices in participatory research. The co-production of knowledge is central to the methodological integrity of participatory research, but capturing the shared and collaborative processes through which meaning is made; particularly the analytical practices, can be difficult to untangle. A participatory project that employed memory work techniques is presented to illustrate and examine these dynamic processes 'in action'. Three issues that merit careful consideration in enacting collective analytical practices are identified and discussed; firstly the negotiation of tension between forms of organic and more structured forms of analytical exploration, secondly reflexive engagement with power relationships and diversity in making sense of data, and finally addressing the utility of the analysis as an important aspect of participatory work. The paper contributes to an ongoing conversation concerning the challenges and possibilities for collaborative knowledge generation in participatory practices. Keywords: cognitive Interviewing; pretesting; questionnaire design; questionnaire development; item generation; quality of life; Life course; causal analysis; social causation; health selection; cross-lagged; latent growth; Qualitative data analysis software; QDAS; ATLAS.ti; NVivo; qualitative research; transparency; software; research methods; Qualitative data analysis; participatory research; memory work; community psychology; collaborative practices Author Affiliation: (a) School of Psychology, Australian Institute of Psychology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Correspondence: (*) Email: brona@aipc.net.au Article History: Received Date: 5/16/2015 Accepted Date: 10/19/2015 Publisher name: Routledge [c] 2015 Taylor & Francis

DOI10.1080/13645579.2015.1111585
Short TitleCapturing collective processes of analysis in participatory research
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