Action oriented Futures studies; A comparative study of Futures studies and Action research emphasizing their mixed application in research

Action oriented Futures studies; A comparative study of Futures studies and Action research emphasizing their combined application in research Abstract Futures studies is the field that encompasses a variety of objectives, and despite the many differences with action research, each one of them have unique methodology, it can be seen some common aspect across a number of domains: political, organizational, grassroots, global and individual. In this regard, after examining the point of presences and differences between futures studies and action research, the studies in this field have been reviewed and the confluence of futures studies and action research has been considered. After radical processes evaluation in the field of futures studies and action research involve social change, empowerment, humanization, ways of knowing and ethics. Accordingly, it is explained that although futures studies and action research have their own ontologies, they are represented different periods in a common journey. Keywords: Futures studies, Action research, Action oriented Futures studies.