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Critical ‘Outsider’ Reflections on Research‐Initiated Pacific Partner Engagement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Learning with Pacific stakeholders requires genuine people‐to‐people engagement and understanding of differing literacies and ways of being. Co‐learning is possible when people authentically meet in spaces of mutuality, such as those characterised by shared hospitality. This perspective examines practical approaches to engaging Pacific stakeholders in a co‐developed research process reflected from an ‘outsiders’ perspective. Drawing on evidence from cross‐cultural studies, Pacific literature and peace studies, we reflect on ‘authentic’ co‐learning via a five‐day in‐person immersion. Reflexive and reflective insights elicited by the facilitators identified seven key ‘ingredients’ for developing deep cross‐cultural learning. These ‘ingredients’ are grounded in mutuality and shared learning, attempting to decolonise and dissolve power imbalances.

Source: Asia Pacific Viewpoint

DOI: 10.1111/apv.70011

Authors: Ross Westoby, Susanne Becken, Christopher Fleming

Institution: Griffith University

Language: English

Topic: Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400