Webster-Deakin, Tara ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1315-870X, Lambley, Ruth, O’Connor, Catherine ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6407-1073, O’Keeffe, Imelda and Shier, Harry (2026) Values and beliefs in action research. Educational Action Research. pp. 1-23.

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Abstract

Following a workshop at the CARN (Collaborative Action Research Network) 2022 conference, this research brought together five practitioner-researchers to consider our underpinning values and beliefs relating to action research. The ethical process of action research is driven by values, beliefs and reflexive practice; however, less is known about how engagement with action research might shape these values and beliefs. We co-designed a qualitative study comprising triad interviews whereby each co-researcher rotated into the role of interviewer, interviewee and observer. An iterative thematic analysis involving individual transcript coding and collaborative theme refinement generated six over-arching themes: Intention and action; Resistance and change; Researcher identity; Power and empowerment; Commitment; Equity, democracy and respect. We explored both how we each understand values and beliefs in the context of action research, and how we, as a research team, navigated those values and beliefs in practice. We argue that each of us has a personal responsibility to achieve quality action research; however, ways in which this can be externally supported requires thoughtful consideration.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
DOI:	10.1080/09650792.2026.2625968
School/Department:	School of the Arts
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/14091

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