Constructing Insights
Exploring the Position of Lego ® Serious Play ® Within the Landscape of Creative and Participatory Research Methodologies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8243149 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Holly Henderson (0000-0002-8501-7631, University of Birmingham), Richard Shipway (0000-0003-2811-0546, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK), Ian Jones (0000-0002-4490-6678, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Inquiry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1077-8004 • E-ISSN: 1552-7565 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10778004251401846 |
| OpenAlex | W7117536589 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 75 |
As research adapts to complex societal and interdisciplinary challenges, qualitative approaches, particularly creative and participatory methods, have gained prominence for fostering inclusive, collaborative inquiry. Grounded in constructivist and constructionist theories, Lego ® Serious Play ® employs tactile, metaphorical model-building to prompt reflection, meaning-making, and dialogue. Comparing Lego ® Serious Play ® with narrative inquiry, arts-based research, visual elicitation, and design thinking highlights its potential to enhance interdisciplinary thinking, engagement, and co-created knowledge. Whether applied independently or within hybrid designs, Lego ® Serious Play ® can enrich participatory research by broadening accessibility, deepening insight, and integrating multiple perspectives, making it a valuable tool for contemporary, inclusive methodologies
Citizen journalism · Constructionism · Narrative · Participatory action research · Participatory design · Position (finance · Position paper · Qualitative research · Strict constructionism · Visual methods · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Posthumanist Ethics and Activism
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Now I see it, now I don't
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |