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Researcher Positionality - A Consideration of Its Influence and Place in Qualitative Research - A New Researcher Guide

Darwin Holmes, Andrew Gary

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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.

Citation

Darwin Holmes, A. G. (2020). Researcher Positionality - A Consideration of Its Influence and Place in Qualitative Research - A New Researcher Guide. Shanlax International Journal of Education, 8(4), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v8i4.3232

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Aug 12, 2020
Online Publication Date Sep 1, 2020
Publication Date Sep 3, 2020
Deposit Date May 10, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Shanlax International Journal of Education
Print ISSN 2320-2653
Electronic ISSN 2320-2653
Publisher Shanlax International Journals
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 8
Issue 4
Pages 1-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.34293/education.v8i4.3232
Keywords Researcher positionality; Reflexivity; Epistemology; Ontology; Insider and outsider research
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3563749
Publisher URL http://shanlaxjournals.in/journals/index.php/education/article/view/3232/2845

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