Mesearch, Research, and Qualitative Reasoning

In all research and all methods, reflexivity and the researcher’s awareness of the environment being studied are both valuable and profound. Qualitative research incorporates a standard of reflexivity, recognizing that the researcher is an instrument who cannot be hidden, ignored, or treated as a di...

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Main Author: Christopher S. Collins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-05-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Methods
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069251343137
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Summary:In all research and all methods, reflexivity and the researcher’s awareness of the environment being studied are both valuable and profound. Qualitative research incorporates a standard of reflexivity, recognizing that the researcher is an instrument who cannot be hidden, ignored, or treated as a disembodied third person. This article serves as a specific invitation to reflexivity. The aim is to cultivate a healthier approach to knowledge production through heightened self-awareness, consciousness, and reflexivity—mesearch.
ISSN:1609-4069