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Yarning as protected space: relational accountability in research
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Yarning as protected space: relational accountability in research

Stuart Barlo, William (Bill) Edgar Boyd, Margaret Hughes, Shawn Wilson and Alessandro Pelizzon
AlterNative, Vol.17(1), pp.40-48
01/03/2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1177180120986151
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Abstract

yarning Indigenous methodology relational accountability Indigenous knowledge Other Studies in Human Society Cultural Studies Other Cultural Understanding
In this article, we open up Yarning as a fundamentally relational methodology. We discuss key relationships involved in Indigenous research, including with participants, Country, Ancestors, data, history, and Knowledge. We argue that the principles and protocols associated with the deepest layers of yarning in an Indigenous Australian context create a protected space which supports the researcher to develop and maintain accountability in each of these research relationships. Protection and relational accountability in turn contribute to research which is trustworthy and has integrity. Woven throughout the article are excerpts of a yarn in which the first author reflects on his personal experience of this research methodology. We hope this device serves to demonstrate the way yarning as a relational process of communication helps to bring out deeper reflection and analysis and invoke accountability in all of our research relationships.

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