ABSTRACT
Reflection, conceptualised as deep examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings, can allow for a meaningful exploration of participants’ and researchers’ lived experiences in the research process. This chapter calls for the integration of reflective practices, including second-order reflexivity, into all peace education and peace education research. The chapter initially explores how past research has led to forms of structural, cultural and epistemic violence. In turn, we advocate for the adoption of transformative research methods, and illustrate such methods in practice. Specifically, we explore participant-researcher relations, participatory research, and reflective methods, such as second-order reflexivity, as means of collecting data. Core to the chapter is its emphasis on collective research practices that are congruent with peace education philosophy and praxis that promote justice, equity, and dignity.
