Designing afro-emancipatory qualitative research with and for Black people

Datos Bibliográficos

ID2404359
AutoresJohanne Jean-Pierre (0000-0003-4451-7098, York University, autor de correspondencia), Alicia Boatswain-Kyte (0000-0002-9299-5329, McGill University), Tya Collins (0009-0009-3871-3042, University of Ottawa), Emmanuela Ojukwu (0000-0002-0700-8975, University of British Columbia)
Año2025
Volumen25
Número2
Páginas520-542
Fecha de publicación2025-04-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaQualitative Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1468-7941 • E-ISSN: 1741-3109
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/14687941241264458
OpenAlexW4401445786
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas6
Referencias citadas71

Since the tragic death of George Floyd in May 2020, there has been increased interest in anti-racist research. Consequently, several scholars are instigating qualitative inquiries in Black communities with limited preparation or expertise. This article presents a reflection regarding essential principles that can guide general and afro-emancipatory health and social sciences qualitative inquiries in Black diasporas. We contend that it is essential that researchers engage in reflexivity and consider Black ontologies, axiology and epistemologies. Furthermore, we propose the application of the following deontological principles to fulfil an ethical afro-emancipatory research framework: (a) include critical theories, (b) target the liberation of Afro-descendant peoples to enable their full participation as their whole selves in society; (c) ensure their leadership and meaningful involvement throughout the research process; (d) implement accountability mechanisms towards community members; (e) embrace intersectionality, an asset-based lens, and aspirational stance and; (f) foster healing, growth and joy

Epistemology · Participatory action research · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Anthropology · Critical Race Theory in Education · Gender Studies · Higher Education Research Studies · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics