Methodologies in peace psychology : peace research by peaceful means / Diane Bretherton, Siew Fang Law, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bretherton, Di, editor.

Law, Siew Fang, editor.

Series:

Peace psychology book series ; v. 26.

Peace psychology book series, 2197-5779 ; volume 26

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peace--Psychological aspects.

Peace.

Physical Description:

xxv, 454 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2015]

Summary:

"This unique and timely book describes existing methods of inquiry in psychology, and then explores innovative approaches that use interactive workshops, the creative arts and the social media to more actively engage with communities in building peaceful relationships. Organized thematically, the volume begins with a review of the established best practices in peace psychology, including methods for quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs. The core argument is that peace research should be conducted by peaceful means, and should model peaceful processes. In exploring this argument, the volume points to some of the limitations of working for peace within the tradition of a single discipline and to the need to expand psychology methodology, to methodologies. The compilation of chapters, from authors in different parts of the world gives inspiration to readers to create their own innovative, reliable and context appropriate research designs, ones that could make a real difference. Traditional research approaches have provided a strong foundation, particularly in understanding the nature of violence, but in the 21st century researchers will need to reach out to a wider range of cultural groups, to be more active in building peaceful communities and societies, and so be more creative in their approach. Creativity is essential in conflict resolution, in peace building and in peace research. The concluding chapters synthesize key issues from the previous chapters, and raise ideas for the future implementation of research designs and practices. Finally, the book discusses the nature of academic knowledge, and more specifically, academic knowledge in peace psychology, and where it fits into the mission to build a more peaceful world."--Back cover.

Contents:

1. Introduction: methodologies in peace psychology

2. Theories underlying research in peace psychology

3. Themes in peace psychology research

4. Quantitative research in peace psychology

5. Qualitative research methods in peace psychology

6. Utilizing mixed research and evaluation methodology in peace psychology and beyond

7. Ethical objectives and values in peace psychology and social justice research

8. Indigenous paradigm research

9. Approaches to post-colonial research

10. Involving participants in data analysis

11. Philosophies of participation: analectic and consciousness methods

12. Participatory action research as a resource for community regeneration in post-conflict contexts

13. Inquiry into practice and practising inquiry: the intersection of practice intervention and research

14. Approaches to narrative analysis: using personal, dialogical and social stories to promote peace

15. Challenging structural violence through community drama: exploring theatre as transformative praxis

16. Photovoice as emancipatory praxis: a visual methodology toward critical consciousness and social action

17. Music and peace

18. Using the internet and social media in peace psychology research

19. Translating psychological research into policy, advocacy and programmes in international development

20. Program evaluation: why process matters

21. Writing peace psychology: creating high-impact peace research scholarship

22. Conclusion: peaceful research by peaceful means.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783319183947

331918394X

9783319685250

3319685252

OCLC:

920453029

Publisher Number:

9783319183947