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Title: | Significant processes in action research with a group of physiotherapists |
Authors: | Demarco, Melanie Willig, Carla |
Keywords: | Action research Counseling psychology Counseling Psychology, Applied Uncertainty Emergence (Philosophy) |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
Publisher: | The British Psychological Society |
Citation: | Demarco, M., & Willig, C. (2011). Significant processes in action research with a group of physiotherapists. Counselling Psychology Review, 26(4), 31-40. |
Abstract: | Content and Focus: Most research within counselling psychology utilises traditional research designs which
may not allow researchers to be responsive to the needs of their participants. Furthermore, in such
methodologies limited emphasis is given to the participants’ experiences of taking part in the research.
An Action Research project which entailed the initiation of a well-being team to help promote psychological
well-being among a small number of physiotherapists is explored. The researcher’s experience and reflections
on significant processes that comprise Action Research are highlighted. Additionally, values of Action
Research which are congruent with the core ethos of counselling psychology are outlined. Conclusions: Action Research designs with an emphasis on respecting the co-researchers’ autonomy, empowering them to take ownership and encouraging action can be invaluable to the research endeavours of counselling professionals. Furthermore, counselling practitioners are at an advantage as they can utilise their therapeutic skills to deal with group processes while facilitating Action Research projects. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/123175 |
ISSN: | 02696975 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacSoWCou |
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