@article { , title = {Researcher Positionality - A Consideration of Its Influence and Place in Qualitative Research - A New Researcher Guide}, abstract = {Masters and PhD student researchers in the social sciences are often required to explore and explain their positionality, as, in the social world, it is recognized that their ontological and epistemological beliefs influence their research. Yet novice researchers often struggle with identifying their positionality. This paper explores researcher positionality and its influence on and place in the research process. Its purpose is to help new postgraduate researchers better understand positionality so that they may incorporate a reflexive approach to their research and start to clarify their positionality.}, doi = {10.34293/education.v8i4.3232}, eissn = {2320-2653}, issn = {2320-2653}, issue = {4}, journal = {Shanlax International Journal of Education}, pages = {1-10}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Shanlax International Journals}, url = {https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3563749}, volume = {8}, keyword = {Education and Pedagogy, Researcher positionality, Reflexivity, Epistemology, Ontology, Insider and outsider research}, year = {2020}, author = {Darwin Holmes, Andrew Gary} }