Veivosaki Yaga: Having worthwhile discussions with Pacific midwives
Abstract
This article provides a brief overview of the Fijian research methodology Veivosaki Yaga. Veivosaki yaga, developed by Isimeli Tagicakiverata, literally means ‘worthwhile discussion’. When engaging in veivosaki yaga, a conversation like a focus group discussion, participants have a communal dialogue that requires thoughtful consideration as well as response.
Veivosaki yaga is currently being used in doctoral research with Pacific lead maternity care (LMC) midwives and their families. This research explores the nature of LMC work on well-being, and sustainability challenges for Pacific midwives working within this model of care in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Ministry for Pacific Peoples. (2018). Yavu: Foundations of Pacific engagement. Author. https://www.mpp.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/MPP8836-Yavu-PacificEngagement-Digital-Book.pdf
Tagicakiverata, I. W. & Nilan, P. (2018). Veivosaki-yaga: A culturally appropriate indigenous research method in Fiji. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/09518398.2017.1422293
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