Contribuições do método pesquisa (auto)biográfica para a produção do conhecimento geográfico no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geografia (PPGG) da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

This paper analyzes the contributions of the (Auto)biographical Research method to the production of Geographical Knowledge within the Graduate Program in Geography of the Federal University of Paraíba. The research is justified in the search for new results and more discussions on the relationship between (Auto)biographical Research and Geography. The general objective was to analyze the contributions of the (Auto)biographical Research method to the production of Geographical Knowledge in the researched works. To this end, the specific objectives were: (1) to present each work found; (2) to relate the common points and divergences between them; (3) to identify the geographical knowledge present in the (Auto)biographical Narratives. The methodology adopted was qualitative, with bibliographical research in the Dissertation and Theses Repository of the Graduate Program in Geography of the Federal University of Paraíba, and analysis of four works (two theses and two dissertations) that use the (Auto)biographical Research method. The results obtained through the analysis of the four works demonstrated a broad discussion on the themes related to (Auto)biographical Research and Geography. Revealing that Life Stories are powerful instruments of formation and reflection. It is concluded that the (Auto)biographical Research method contributes to Geography developing better analyses in the area of Geographic Education, making it more humanized, interactive and transformative.