How the Reflexive Process Was Supported by Arts-Based Activities: A Doctoral Student's Research Journey

  • Janet L. Kuhnke Cape Breton University
  • Sandra Jack-Malik Cape Breton University
Keywords: reflexivity, art created, qualitative, doctoral studies, diabetic foot ulcers, meta synthesis

Abstract

This paper showcases how a reflexive practice, that includes arts-based activities, deepened understandings experienced by a doctoral student of psychology while completing the data analysis section of a metasynthesis. The metasynthesis focused on qualitative studies, examining the mental and spiritual care of persons living with diabetic foot ulcers. Reflecting on the experience, this work argues for spaces where researchers stop and engage in reflexivity, making the work more robust.

Published
2022-06-23
How to Cite
Kuhnke, J. L., & Jack-Malik, S. (2022). How the Reflexive Process Was Supported by Arts-Based Activities: A Doctoral Student’s Research Journey. LEARNing Landscapes, 15(1), 201-214. https://doi.org/10.36510/learnland.v15i1.1071