A more complete knowing: The subjective objective partnership
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Authors: Jordan S. Potash
DOI: 10.1386/jaah.4.1.49_1
Keywords
subjectivity,objectivity,art-based research,qualitative,social change,non-violent resistance
Abstract
Within research, subjectivity is viewed as authentic or biased. Similarly, objectivity is characterized as either rational or distant. These descriptions remove nuances within each position. Rather than narrowly adopt either stance, art-based research involves the careful partnering of embracing subjectivity and relativizing objectivity. Examples from the author’s own art-based research illustrate these points