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Dialogue Across Difference?
(1997) Wadsworth, Yoland
This paper, presented at the 4th World Congress on Action Research, Action Learning, and Process Management, explores the evolution of participatory and action-oriented research methods. The author reflects on the journey from conventional social science to more participatory, dialogue-centered methodologies. It focuses on the importance of dialogue as a tool for mutual knowledge construction, especially in contexts marked by power imbalances and diverse cultural experiences. Case studies in psychiatric services evaluation and social services are discussed to illustrate the potential of dialogue across differences in fostering understanding, trust, and systemic change.
What is Participatory Action Research?
(1998-11) Wadsworth, Yoland
This paper explores the concept of participatory action research, identifying its main characteristics and contrasting it with conventional research methods. Wadsworth discusses the social science assumptions and values driving participatory research and reflects on the cycle of inquiry, raising questions and making new sense of everyday research processes. The article is a comprehensive review of participatory action research as both a methodology and a way of engaging with people in meaningful, collective inquiry.