The Dialogical Self in Participatory Action Research

Sarah Crafter, Nelli Stavropoulou, Guida de Abreu, School of Psychology , The Open University, Milton Keynes, School of Psychology , Oxford Brookes University, School of Psychology, Social Work , Public Health, Oxford Brookes University

Culture & Psychology

Published online on March 12, 2026

Abstract

Culture & Psychology, Ahead of Print.
This paper examines new theoretical insights gained from drawing together participation action research (PAR), dialogical theorising of self-other relationships and the concept of care. We argue that dialogue is treated as an intrinsic element in PAR ...