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Talanga: The Tongan Way Enquiry
Malakai Ofanoa, Teuila Percival, Peter Huggard and Stephen Buetow
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5526/2015.04.009
University of Auckland, New Zealand
This paper introduces the development and structure of this unique qualitative research methodology. The methodology was developed during research in New Zealand that explored the use of a community development/health promotion model for Tongans living in an urban environment. It is proposed that Talanga can be a methodology whereby both Tongan and non-Tongan researchers are empowered to conduct effective research with Tongans. Details of the six-step Talanga research framework are discussed along with the advantages of conducting research using Talanga as a qualitative research methodology. The paper also contrasts Talanga (interactive talking with a purpose) with Talanoa (a conversation, an exchange of ideas or thinking, whether formal or informal). The Talanga methodology would appear to be a superior approach to Talanoa in engaging in research with Tongans due to the way in which Talanga embraces fundamental Tongan cultural values.
Talanga, faka’apa’apa, tauhi va, Tongan, Talanoa
Sociology Study, April 2015, Vol. 5, No. 4, 334-340
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