Paper Info
Title
Collaborative Reflection: A Practice for Enriching Research Partnerships Spanning Culture, Discipline, and Time
Abstract
ABSTRACTAll too often, research partnerships are project-driven and short-lived. Multi-lifespan design and other longer-term approaches offer alternative models. In this paper, we contribute one alternative model for cross-boundary research partnerships spanning longer timeframes and offer one best practice: collaborative reflection. Specifically, we provide an in-depth case study of a multi-lifespan design partnership (over nine years and ongoing) between a Rwandan NGO focused on peacebuilding and a US university research group focused on information design theory and method. First, we document our process for conducting a collaborative reflection that seeks balance among the contributors while navigating differences in culture, discipline, experience, and skills. Next, we reflect on five themes: (1) common ground: sensibilities and commitments; (2) trust; (3) research landscape: crossing nations and institutions; (4) research as a healing mechanism; and (5) multi-lifespan design partnership. We conclude with a discussion of overarching considerations for design researchers who engage in cross-boundary research partnership.
Year
DOI
Venue
2018
10.1145/3173574.3173853
Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Keywords
Field
DocType
Cross-boundary, cross-culture, collaborative reflection, design reflection, multi-disciplinary, multi-lifespan design, peace, post-conflict, research partnership, research practice, Rwanda, time, trauma, trust, value sensitive design
Cross culture,Best practice,Computer science,Engineering ethics,Multi disciplinary,Common ground,Peacebuilding,General partnership,Multimedia,Information design
Conference
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
11
Authors
6
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Daisy Yoo112210.77
Odeth Kantengwa200.34
Nick Logler322.11
Reverien Interayamahanga400.34
Joseph Nkurunziza500.34
Batya Friedman61541209.79