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1. 15 Action ReseARch
Eric S. Thompson
Nova Southeastern University
Cheryl Pence Wolf
Western Kentucky University
M. Harry Daniels
University of Florida
After reading this chapter, you will be able to:
1. Deine action research.
2. Describe the process of action research.
3. Distinguish the major action research designs.
4. Describe the different approaches to action research including irst-, second-, and third-person approaches.
5. Describe the history of action research and its relationship to social justice and community development.
6. identify key terms and concepts related to action research.
7. Understand action research as an approach that utilizes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to
understand the relationship between the person and the context.
8. identify the various criteria for completing and implementing an action research project.
9. Describe how evidence-based practice, data-based decision making and action research are related.
OBJECTIVES
Overview
Action research is a surprisingly rich and vast methodology in terms of its approach.
It is a useful methodology for counselors who desire to improve others’ lives through
collaborative research in which the researcher, clients, and community partners
share a stake in the problem and solution. The purpose of this chapter is to introduce
counselors to action research methods by describing the historical influences, key
concepts, and essential components of the action research process. Two essential
approaches to action research are identified. One approach emphasizes practitioner
development, and the other focuses on social action within the surrounding
community. This chapter will challenge you to consider what domain of intervention
you would like to engage in (individual or social) as well the type of research design
that fits with your research goals. This chapter includes various examples and steps
to help you complete an action research project. The final example in this chapter
focuses on steps a school counselor can take to complete an action research
project; however, you may find this applicable to a variety of areas of counseling.
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