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How much subjectivity is needed to understand our lives objectively?

Shelly Carter

    Qualitative Health Research
    |November 27, 2002
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study shares a personal narrative of spousal abuse, comparing lived experiences with academic research to question scholarly objectivity in domestic violence studies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Domestic violence and spousal abuse are significant social issues.
    • The subjective experience of abuse is often underrepresented in academic discourse.
    • Objectivity in scholarship, particularly in sensitive topics, warrants critical examination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a first-person account of living within an abusive relationship.
    • To juxtapose personal experiences of spousal abuse with existing research literature.
    • To explore the complexities of objectivity in scholarly research on intimate partner violence.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing personal diaries and reminiscences for a narrative account.
    • Employing parallel text analysis to contrast lived experience with research findings.
    • Qualitative analysis of subjective experiences in the context of academic literature.

    Main Results:

    • The narrative highlights the profound personal impact of spousal abuse.
    • Juxtaposition reveals potential discrepancies between academic portrayals and lived realities of abuse.
    • The study raises critical questions about the nature and attainment of objectivity in domestic violence scholarship.

    Conclusions:

    • Personal narratives offer crucial insights into the lived experience of abuse.
    • Scholarly objectivity in studying intimate partner violence may be challenged by subjective realities.
    • Further research should integrate diverse methodologies to capture the multifaceted nature of spousal abuse.

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