Reflexivity in Research: Theory, Method and Practice (fully booked)
Date:
09/05/2019
Organised by:
The Qualitative Researcher - Dr Karen Lumsden
Presenter:
Dr Karen Lumsden
Level:
Intermediate (some prior knowledge)
Contact:
Dr Karen Lumsden
Email: qualitative.researcher18@gmail.com
Description:
Reflexivity is valuable in research because it draws attention to the researcher as part of the world being studied and reminds us that the individuals involved in our research are subjects, not objects. By being reflexive we acknowledge that we cannot be separated from our biographies. The need to be reflexive in our research is no longer questioned, however there is little guidance available on how to be reflexive and what this means for various research projects. This course introduces participants to the notion of reflexivity and its importance in social research, focusing on qualitative projects. After exploring the origins, principles and definitions of reflexivity, we move on to consider examples of reflexivity in action in qualitative projects involving for example, observational and ethnographic methods, and interviews. We then consider ways of developing and practicing a ‘reflexive sensibility’ via writing reflexively and hands-on practical activities. All participants will receive a free PDF copy of the book Reflexivity: Theory, Method and Practice (Routledge, 2019).
The course covers:
• The origins and development of reflexivity in social research
• Defining reflexivity
• The principles of reflexivity
• Examples of reflexivity in action: i.e. interviews, ethnography
• How to develop and practice a reflexive sensibility
• Keeping diaries and writing reflexively
• Pitfalls to avoid, i.e. the danger of naval gazing
• Ethics and responsibilities to participants
Cost:
£175 for waged participants (+ booking fee)
£135 for unwaged, students, and part-time (+ booking fee)
Region:
East Midlands
Keywords:
Philosophy of social science, Feminist methods, Interpretivism, Ethnographic Research, Qualitative Interviewing, Observation, Data Collection (other), Qualitative Approaches (other), reflexivity , reflection
Related publications and presentations:
Philosophy of social science
Feminist methods
Interpretivism
Ethnographic Research
Qualitative Interviewing
Observation
Data Collection (other)
Qualitative Approaches (other)