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Title: Reimagining Doctoral Research: Documentary Filmmaking to Advance Social Change
Language: English
Authors: Amna Jaffer (ORCID 0009-0007-7890-8202), Radha Aravamudhan (ORCID 0009-0000-3741-1143), Kristina Grasty (ORCID 0009-0009-8068-8506)
Source: Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice. 2025 10(3):61-69.
Availability: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh. 3960 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Tel: 302-831-1266; 302-831-4441; e-mail: dpjournal@pitt.edu; Web site: https://impactinged.pitt.edu/ojs/ImpactingEd
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Doctoral Students, Student Research, Documentaries, Social Change, Social Problems, Research Methodology, Film Production, Research Projects, Doctoral Dissertations
ISSN: 2472-5889
Abstract: Documentary filmmaking is presented as a viable research component to doctoral programs in education that center social change. Documentary filmmaking is an established and valid qualitative research option that utilizes academic research skills, critical analysis, and creativity to convey significant findings regarding social issues to a broad audience. The documentary filmmaking format provides doctoral candidates meaningful ways to represent themselves and their specific perspectives in relation to the identified problems of practice. The benefits of utilizing documentary filmmaking as a research method include recording authentic voices of individuals directly associated with the problem of practice, thereby effectively elucidating nuances of the challenges as experienced and spotlighting potential solutions to address the specific problem. Other benefits of this alternative method include broader dissemination, more expansive viewership, and serving as a model form of research to advance social change.
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