Analysis of professional practices: some benchmarks

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This paper provides a longitudinal look at the analysis of professional practice over the last thirty years (1990-2020). One key observation stands out, namely the undeniable success of these activities in all fields and, at the same time, the significant lack of a global approach which makes for a very fragmented research field. Therefore, this review seeks to thoroughly analyze these practices, to identify the main evolutionary trends, their theoretical anchors and to find any particularities and cohesion particular to this field. ‘Professionalization’ is identified as a central and preferred function of these approaches. The concepts of practice and analysis are particularly questioned in their ability to ensure the cohesion of this field, as well as the notion of format. The particularity of practice analysis is seen in its ability to problematize experiences through exposure, elaboration, transformation and communication to others.