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whether the conscious and unconscious dynamics evoked by the textual and reflexive
engagement of Alistair Ross was replicated in a different cultural, geographic, and inter-
disciplinary context, was very successful at all levels as detailed in appendix six.
A transcript was produced and subsequent discussion has taken place with each of the
participants informally, and formally, in person, by telephone or e-mail. Wider
dissemination has taken place through a qualitative research seminar at the University of
Birmingham. The participants consisted of various MA students, visiting academics, part-
time doctoral student, students completing a taught doctorate in theology, and my
supervisor. The feedback focused on the following areas:
• The value of qualitative research methodologies based on narrative, the interpretation of
texts and forms of triangulation
• The importance of structuring and running a research group, with particular attention
given to selection criteria
• The value of examining transcripts on different occasions in different contexts allowing
the opportunity to compare and contrast
• The importance of my supervisor attending both events being able to give further
insights into the nature of the reflexive qualitative research process employed by AR –
in narrative therapy terms the value of a witness
• Clarification about the value of intersubjective processes in qualitative research
Both the initial research day and the subsequent dissemination event discovered that the
group/personal dynamics reflected in the interview between the researcher and the
interviewee were reflected in their experience on the respective day. The participants
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