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‘Trapped under a tonne of rubble’: Using LEGO® to explore conceptual metaphors of psychological stress.

Wezyk, A., Turner-Cobb, J. and Arden-Close, E., 2020. ‘Trapped under a tonne of rubble’: Using LEGO® to explore conceptual metaphors of psychological stress. Qualitative Methods in Psychology Bulletin, 30, 40 - 50.

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Abstract

Qualitative research methods have recently gained substantial ground in psychology. However, creative methods of data collection are still underused. Here we share our experiences of using LEGO® as a visual qualitative methodology to elicit metaphors of psychological stress. We highlight the value of this method through showcasing some examples of a research project that used LEGO® in a workshop to enable in-depth exploration about the lay conceptualisation of stress. LEGO® is an excellent tool for externalising and communicating thoughts about abstract concepts such as stress and coping. It is easy to use, attractive to participants and provides opportunities for sharing experiences and having fun. From the researcher’s perspective, LEGO® enables collection of enriched data which can shed new light on the research topic. It can be a useful visual methodological tool for enhancing and empowering qualitative researchers in many areas of psychology

Item Type:Article
ISSN:2044-0820
Uncontrolled Keywords:visual data, LEGO, stress, metaphors
Group:Faculty of Science & Technology
ID Code:35418
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:27 Apr 2021 11:48
Last Modified:14 Mar 2022 14:27

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