Introduction : On Interactive Research

Abstract

"This article is an introduction to the special issue on interactive research.
\nA short presentation is made of the different articles. A background to the
\ngrowing interest in interactive research is presented, and some differences
\nand similarities with action research are discussed. One section deals with
\nthe issue of validity in interactive research, another with the realistic and
\ncritical perspective. The role of researcher is described. In the final section
\nan interactive research model is presented." (author's abstract)