Title: The Importance of Positionality for Qualitative Researchers.
Authors: Gurr, Hannah; Oliver, Louise; Harvey, Orlanda; Subedi, Madhusudan; van Teijlingen, Edwin
Abstract: Qualitative researchers are required to be critically reflective and explain to readers their positionality on their work. This account can be relatively straightforward, but there are occasions when this process of reflection and outlining one's positionality is much more complicated. This method-paper explains this process. It outlines, using examples of different occasions and situations, where and why such complications may arise, for example, around values and personal experiences. It concludes with further practical advice on writing the section on positionality for novice social scientists.
Subjects: SOCIAL scientists; CRITICAL thinking; RESEARCHER positionality; RESEARCH personnel; QUALITATIVE research
Publication: Dhaulagiri: Journal of Sociology & Anthropology, 2024, Vol 18, p48
ISSN: 1994-2664
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v18i01.67553

The Importance of Positionality for Qualitative Researchers.

Gurr, Hannah; Oliver, Louise; Harvey, Orlanda; Subedi, Madhusudan; van Teijlingen, Edwin