ABSTRACT
Chapter 6 explores the role of learning from others to enhance qualitative inquiry and promote justice-centered research. It builds upon the themes of recognizing failures and vulnerability, emphasizing the potential for personal and research development through interactions with others. The sections discuss peer learning, reciprocal learning and mentoring, particularly in multicultural contexts. Critical self-reflection, understanding power dynamics and embracing diverse perspectives are emphasized as foundational tools in qualitative social justice research. The chapter features transformative stories shared by researchers Pengfei Zhao, Anne Lou M. Hendriks and Francis Adyanga and Norma Romm. These stories explore topics such as vulnerable populations, ethics, language, belonging and indigenous and decolonizing methods. Through moments of reflection and growth, these narratives encourage readers to critically examine their own practices and engage with transformative qualitative inquiry, showcasing the power of personal and collective learning in advancing justice-centered research.
