Having the Finger on the Pulse? Questioning Qualitative Methodologies in APA

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2025

Publication Title

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Pages

54 (1-2)

Conference Name

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness, June 16-20, 2025, Kerry, Ireland

Abstract

This panel discussion, featuring interdisciplinary and international researchers, will critically discuss current and impactful concepts related to qualitative research on APA. In doing so, the presenters will expose attendees to original, theoretically informed, methodologically rigorous, and empirically driven concepts related to qualitative research that can help to inform research practices in the field. Within the Panel Discussion, presenters will discuss concepts related the (a) quality qualitative research, (b) knowledge, assumptions, and sampling in qualitative research, (c) participatory approaches to researching disability, and (d) connections between theory and qualitative research, with ableism-critical perspective and inclusion as (inter)subjective experiences as exemplars. The main question to be discussed is whether the methodological approaches contribute to conducting meaningful research.

In detail there will be inputs to (High?) quality qualitative research from Anthony Maher, to (Prior) knowledge, assumptions, and sampling from Sebastian Ruin, to Participatory approaches to researching disability from Janine Coates, to connecting theory and qualitative research: An ableism-critical perspective from Martin Giese and to Researching ‘inclusion’ qualitatively from Justin Haegele & Maria Luíza Tanure Alves.

Guiding questions for audience engagement will be:

  • What is qualitative research, and how do knowledge, assumptions and sampling influence qualitative research?
  • What do we need to consider in participatory approaches to disability research?
  • How can an ableism-critical perspective and inclusion as (inter)subjective experiences enable a differentiated view of inclusion and how can these be researched qualitatively?

The relevance for the conference lies in further developing methodological approaches to improve rigorous research in our field.

Original Publication Citation

Giese, Martin; Coates, Janine; Haegele, Justin A.; Maher, Anthony J.; Ruin, Sebastian; and Tanure Alves, Maria Luiza, "Having the finger on the pulse? Questioning Qualitative Methodologies in APA" (2025). International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness. 54.
https://sword.cit.ie/isapa/2025/day2/54

ORCID

0000-0002-8580-4782 (Haegele)

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