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Rethinking research relationships in qualitative research.

T L Mitchell1, J L Radford

  • 1Memorial University. mitchell@morgan.ucs.mun.ca

Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health = Revue Canadienne De Sante Mentale Communautaire
|January 2, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This qualitative research reexamines the researcher-participant relationship, emphasizing emotional dynamics and advocating for expanded protocols and participant advocacy in social research.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • The researcher-participant relationship is central to qualitative inquiry.
  • Existing frameworks may not fully address the complexities of this dynamic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reexamine the research relationship in qualitative methods.
  • To explore the intersubjective aspects of research interviewing.
  • To advocate for enhanced ethical considerations in social research.

Main Methods:

  • Drawing on personal research experiences with high-risk individuals and vulnerable communities.
  • Analyzing the emotional and volatile nature of the research relationship.
  • Reframing the discussion of the interview process.

Main Results:

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  • The research relationship is emotionally provocative and volatile.
  • A utilitarian research framework is insufficient.
  • Expanded researcher roles and participant advocacy are necessary.

Conclusions:

  • Social research requires protocols beyond utilitarianism.
  • Researchers must skillfully navigate intersubjective dynamics.
  • Participant advocacy is essential for ethical qualitative research.