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Inquiry into Practice and Practising Inquiry: The Intersection of Practice Intervention and Research

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The chapter discusses the nexus between peace research and peace intervention based on a systemic action research approach. It provides examples and reflections from the author’s research and practice work, which support the argument that peace research often also constitutes a peace intervention and that research and intervention can inform and enhance each other. In the experiences of participants in such processes, research and intervention are often deeply connected. A number of data collection and analysis methods are described, such as collective note-taking, use of images and metaphors and artistic activities such as role-play simulation and forum theatre. These methods help in accessing less visible parts of the system under investigation and can provide important insights into the conflict situation. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the challenges encountered in this kind of research and practice design, including the role and influence of the researcher or facilitator and the safety of participants.

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Notes

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    The video is available at the following link (accessed 28 October 2014): https://vimeo.com/98102090.

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    Examples of these videos can be accessed on the following webpage: http://communitycafes.wordpress.com.

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    This project was coordinated by Dr Anne Brown, School of Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland, University of Queensland.

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  1. Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

    Serge Loode

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  1. The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia

    Diane Bretherton

  2. Victoria University, Melbournne, Victoria, Australia

    Siew Fang Law

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Loode, S. (2015). Inquiry into Practice and Practising Inquiry: The Intersection of Practice Intervention and Research. In: Bretherton, D., Law, S. (eds) Methodologies in Peace Psychology. Peace Psychology Book Series, vol 26. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18395-4_13

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