The Pacific Research Paradigm. Opportunities and Challenges

The Pacific Research Paradigm. Opportunities and Challenges

This article traces the emergence of a Pacific research paradigm and outlines key approaches developed within Pacific and Pasifika communities, which are gaining attention in Australia and New Zealand. It offers a socio-historical account, assesses current opportunities and challenges, and critiques aspects of the paradigm’s development. The authors argue that sustained researcher reflexivity and dialogue are essential to produce research in which Pacific communities recognize themselves and their aspirations.

Tualaulelei, Eseta & Judy McFall-McCaffery. 2019. “The Pacific Research Paradigm. Opportunities and Challenges.” In MAI 8(2): 188–204.

City
Wellington
Country
New Zealand Aotearoa
Date of publication
2019
Institution
New Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research Excellence, Nga pae o te maramatanga
Keywords
article and methods/methodology
Website
https://journal.mai.ac.nz/content/pacific-research-paradigm-opportunities-and-challenges