Deaf epistemology made a crucial contribution to an understanding of a Deaf worldview, yet
did not quite encompass the" D/deaf experience." It started the conversation but seemingly …

Bev Taylor and Karen Francis welcome readers to this book. Bev Taylor is an expert in
qualitative research and reflective practice, who has published 11 research books. Karen …

Doing Respectful Research is situated within a critical, feminist postmodern framework and
addresses the complexities of conducting respectful qualitative research with human …

This study, through the lens of narrative inquiry, examines the lived experiences of six
lesbian and gay teachers working in primary and secondary school settings in the Midwest …

Because leisure activities are often viewed as optional, their value to people with disabilities
may not be recognized. This study explored the benefits of leisure activities for eight young …

In this article we examine the role of narratives of migration as sense-giving devices that
interweave cultural and personal dimensions in identity construction. The data shown come …

In this article, the author examines how issues of representation, voice, and authority were
intensified in a study conducted by a hearing researcher (the author) with culturally Deaf …

Trauma theory has been positioned as a helpful framework for social workers to utilise when
working with women presenting to mental health services. In particular, the trauma concept …

Identity construction and how an individual chooses to navigate or display his or her identity
play an important role in how that person communicates and interacts with others. One …

Stigma can negatively impact those who are stigmatized and is created by and managed
through communication. This study examines a specific stigmatized community, those with …