Utilising an Indigenous Qualitative Information Analysis Method: An Example of the Application of Thought Ritual

Corresponding Author

Meg M. Kelly. Email: mmk399@uowmail.edu.au

Authors

Meg M. Kelly, University of WollongongFollow
Kelly A. Marriott-Statham, University of WollongongFollow
Maria Mackay, University of WollongongFollow

Abstract

This paper aims to provide a worked application of Thought Ritual as an Indigenous data (information) analysis tool. Thought Ritual is unique in providing an Indigenous underpinning to Indigenous research and promotes the use of cultural methods to analyse collected information. This worked example explores the use of Thought Ritual and dissects the four stages of the analysis tool: (1) connection, (2) diversity, (3) interaction and (4) adaption. Thought Ritual can be difficult to apply due to ambiguity with the associated stages. Due to the recent development of Thought Ritual, there remained limited application of the tool. This worked example of Thought Ritual as an Indigenous information analysis tool supports and extends upon what is currently known about Thought Ritual.

Recommended Citation

Kelly, Meg M.; Marriott-Statham, Kelly A.; and Mackay, Maria (2024) "Utilising an Indigenous Qualitative Information Analysis Method: An Example of the Application of Thought Ritual," Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: Vol. 5 : Iss. 2 , Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14221/2653-3219.1048
Available at: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/aihjournal/vol5/iss2/5