The Integration of Arts-Based Research Methods in Scientific Studies

Kabiga Chelule Kwemoi

Faculty of Engineering Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Arts-based research (ABR) integrates creative and artistic practices into academic research, offering novel methodologies that enrich scientific inquiry. This interdisciplinary approach enables the exploration of complex human experiences, emotions, and phenomena through mediums like visual art, drama, poetry, and music. This paper examines the benefits and challenges of integrating arts-based research into scientific studies, highlighting its capacity to elicit deeper, embodied insights that complement traditional methods. While ABR fosters innovative data collection and engagement, it faces skepticism regarding rigor and validity in the scientific community. This study examines how the collaboration between scientists and artists can bridge these challenges, emphasizing best practices for effective integration. The paper concludes by offering examples of successful arts-based research in scientific contexts and suggests strategies for future implementation.

Keywords: Arts-based research, Interdisciplinary research, Artistic methodologies, Scientific inquiry, Creative expression, Data collection.

CITE AS: Kabiga Chelule Kwemoi (2024). The Integration of Arts-Based Research Methods in Scientific Studies. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science 4(3):6-10. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJBAS/2024/43610