Socially oriented action research in design practice / Jonathan Ventura, Dina Shahar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ventura, Jonathan, author.

Shahar, Dina, author.

Series:

SAGE research methods cases.

SAGE research methods cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Action research--Case studies.

Action research.

Research--Methodology--Case studies.

Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications, Ltd., 2022.

Summary:

While well-known in certain academic circles, mainly in the social sciences, action research as a methodology has yet to heavily influence design practice. While the spiral model of "look, think, act" parallels iterative principles of design research, the undercurrent philosophy of action research combines other research possibilities highly relevant to our model of social design—it is phenomenological, hermeneutic, and interpretive. The role of social designers, therefore, lies not only in their ability to propose contextual applications to a specific situation but to articulate and interpret it in an inclusive and relevant manner. Two crucial factors link the classic model of action research and social design—the need to rely on data gathered with and from the design partners (as in community-based action research), but even more importantly, act from a clearly defined worldview that influences the research methods and the nature of the outcomes (i.e., designing for people). Conversely, values serve as the basis in actions research as well as social design. Moreover, designers operating in healthcare environments are faced with complex, sensitive situations in which the self-reflective and flexible nature of action research is extremely relevant. In other words, designers need to be both sensitive and creative in constructing their research methodology, while re-evaluating it during the process, taking into consideration the dynamics of interaction with the design partners.This case study will outline the impact of design action research within healthcare and medical processes, through projects that were conducted in local hospitals and clinics. These case studies demonstrate an activist approach to the design process, which invigorates research methodologies, fosters the involvement of the design partners, and enables design interventions and evaluation throughout the process.

Contents:

Learning Outcomes

Project Overview and Context: What Is Action Research?

Community-Based Action Research

Method in Action: Action Research in the A&E

Community-Based Action Research Versus Social Design

Practical Lessons Learned

Conclusions

Classroom Discussion Questions

Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

Further Reading

Web Resources

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

1-5296-0468-0

9781529604689

OCLC:

1302059937