Pan-Pacific research methodologies are those which use a shared set of Pacific values and cultural perspectives as a basis. Pan-Pacific research methodologies may be useful when researching with communities with diverse Pacific cultures, or large diaspora communities. In Aotearoa New Zealand for example, pan-Pacific research methodologies have been developed with the intent to respond to calls to address the social and economic issues facing the diverse Pacific communities here.
Considering the immense cultural diversity in the Pacific, some scholars caution that the use of pan-Pacific research methodologies has the potential to silence facets of the wider Pacific community by applying a homogenous approach. It is important to consider that there are localised understandings of given Pacific philosophies and methodologies as a result. Talanoa, for example, is a widely understood cultural practice in different parts of the Pacific; however, the nuances vary across different locations and cultural settings. With these factors in mind, it is up to the researcher to determine the appropriateness and application of Pan-Pacific research methodologies.
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