Session: The role of self and emotion within qualitative research

Time: Wednesday 4th July, 15:45 - 17:15

Convenors:

Dr Victoria Knight (De Montfort University )
Dr Irene Zempi (Nottingham Trent University )

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This session demonstrates how to research emotions by drawing on two qualitative research projects - experiences of imprisonment and victims of hate crime. Within the framework of intersectionality of identities, we demonstrate how our insider/outsider status influenced the research process, and consider the important role that our emotions and subjective experiences occupied within the analytic stage. We consider the role of ‘critical reflexivity’ in helping researchers recognise the impact of their multiple identities and emotions on data interpretation. We emphasise that during data analysis it is important to look critically at the data rather than simply replicate participants’ stories.

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Presenter: Victoria Knight

The role of self and emotion within qualitative research

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Start time: 15:45

Presentation title: The role of self and emotion within qualitative research

Presenters:

Dr Victoria Knight (De Montfort University )
Dr Irene Zempi (Nottingham Trent University )