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Making meaning: the creative component in qualitative research
Anita Hunter1, Paula Lusardi, Donna Zucker
1Clemson University, South Carolina, USA.
Qualitative Health Research
|March 29, 2002
Summary
Qualitative research meaning-making, or incubation, is crucial yet underexplored. This study explores creative methods like poetry and quilt making to aid researchers in data interpretation and discovery.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Qualitative research yields novel insights but requires deep data reflection.
- The critical meaning-making phase (incubation) is insufficiently detailed in existing literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the incubation phase in qualitative research.
- To examine creative approaches for enhancing meaning-making in qualitative data analysis.
Main Methods:
- The study discusses the incubation process through the experiences of five qualitative researchers.
- Creative methods explored include traditional processes, models, metaphors, plays, pastiche, poetry, and quilt making/design.
Main Results:
- Creative methods offer diverse pathways for researchers to engage with and interpret qualitative data.
- These techniques facilitate deeper understanding and the generation of new knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The incubation phase is vital for qualitative research, demanding dedicated attention and innovative strategies.
- Encouraging diverse, creative approaches can significantly improve the rigor and richness of qualitative findings.