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What is dialogical research, and why should we do it?

Arthur W Frank1

  • 1University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Qualitative Health Research
|August 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study explores dialogical research, applying philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Mikhail Bakhtin's theories offer a unique lens for understanding communication.
  • Existing research applies Bakhtin's work across disciplines but not to research conduct.
  • A gap exists in understanding dialogical approaches to research and reporting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conceptualize what dialogical research entails.
  • To examine the ethical considerations inherent in dialogical research practices.
  • To bridge Bakhtin's theories with contemporary research methodologies.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Bakhtin's philosophical concepts.
  • Exploration of dialogical principles in research design.
  • Ethical framework development for dialogical inquiry.

Main Results:

  • Dialogical research emphasizes collaborative meaning-making and multi-voiced perspectives.
  • Ethical imperatives include researcher reflexivity and participant voice.
  • Potential for richer, more nuanced research outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Applying Bakhtin's dialogism offers a novel framework for social science research.
  • Dialogical research necessitates a shift towards ethical, participatory methodologies.
  • Further exploration is needed to operationalize dialogical research in practice.

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