Fostering Social Connectedness in Educational Qualitative Research

Abstract

This paper discusses the meaning and effect of social connectedness in the process of the research storytelling. It will start by arguing that the social aspect of the qualitative research is directly affected by the philosophical underpinnings of the researcher which, in turn, influences the paradigm tradition the research situates itself in. Following this debate, a research scenario will be presented where the reader will be taken on a journey from the issue, aims and purpose to the design, methodology, method and ethical considerations. This journey will highlight how the social constructionism theoretical framework permeates through all the decisions that have been made during the research design, implementation, analysis and the final stages.

Keywords: social constructionism, connections, collaboration, action research

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-10-13

Publication date: April 30^th 2021