Researching in the creative arts therapies: Why do we do it, and what is it meant to achieve?

Abstract

In the first editorial for The Arts in Psychotherapy of 2016, I presented a brief rationale on the parameters for consideration when presenting a qualitative research method report (Edwards, 2016).This has prompted me to think further about how processes, participants, and materials are engaged in creative arts therapies research.I am especially interested in how creativity is engaged during the research process, and welcome further discussion with researchers,students, and authors on any topics related to conducting and reporting research.