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Researching collaboratively: implications for qualitative research and researchers
1University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Qualitative Health Research
|October 14, 2008
Summary
This article explores the imperative for collaborative research, urging a deeper reflection on its origins and context within qualitative health research. It aims to stimulate new thinking about the motivations and implications of research collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Health Research
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Discussions on collaborative research often focus on the 'how,' 'who,' and 'what' of collaboration.
- The impetus and context driving the emphasis on collaboration are frequently overlooked.
Purpose of the Study:
- To respond to the call for reflection on collaboration in qualitative research.
- To explore the imperative to collaborate and its implications for qualitative researchers.
- To stimulate new perspectives on shaping collaborative research endeavors.
Main Methods:
- Reflective analysis of the contemporary political research context.
- Engagement with editorial calls for deeper consideration of collaboration.
Main Results:
- Identifies a gap in current discussions by not addressing the 'why' behind the push for collaboration.
- Highlights the need to consider the political and contextual factors influencing collaborative research.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the underlying reasons and context for research collaboration.
- Suggests that a deeper understanding of these factors is crucial for effective and meaningful collaborative research within qualitative fields.
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