ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with two key aspects of arts-based research methods, namely rigour and data collection. Compared with conventional qualitative research methods, arts-based methods do not aim to comprehensively reproduce lived experiences. Instead, they aim to provoke thought, re-imagine fossilised education theories and practices, enrich participants’ perceptions and expressions, and reconfigure the researcher-participant relationship. Hence, the rigour of arts-based research does not manifest in terms of presentation but performativity. This chapter presents two analytical frameworks used in arts-based research projects. One is that of Woods et al.’s (2021) ENABLES project, and the other is Tian’s (2016) resource-agency duality model. Examples of data preparation are provided to help readers understand what arts-based research data might look like. Finally, some further ethical considerations involved in the data collection process are highlighted.
