Intuition and Creativity: A Pas de Deux for Qualitative Researchers

Abstract

The author writes about the importance of intuition and creativity in the qualitative research project. By discussing lessons learned from well-known creative individuals, researchers find ways to open conversations on creativity. Because the researcher is the research instrument in qualitative research projects, the definition of the role of the researcher is critically important. In addition to all that is already known about the researcher’s role, the author argues for going a step further. The extra step is to reflect on, describe, and explain the intuitive moments and creative moments in any given qualitative research project.