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Collecting sensitive data: the impact on researchers.

Barbara Johnson1, Jill Macleod Clarke

  • 1St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, London, England.

Qualitative Health Research
|April 3, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Researchers conducting sensitive fieldwork face challenges including inadequate training, confidentiality concerns, and participant costs. Addressing these issues is crucial for supporting future qualitative research endeavors.

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Area of Science:

  • Qualitative research methodology
  • Social sciences research ethics

Background:

  • Fieldwork in sensitive inquiry presents unique challenges.
  • Understanding researcher experiences is vital for improving research practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and explore the difficulties encountered by researchers during sensitive fieldwork.
  • To provide insights into the lived experiences of qualitative researchers.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory study design.
  • Purposeful sampling of ten researchers involved in sensitive inquiry.
  • In-depth interviews and thematic analysis of transcribed data.

Main Results:

  • Identified key challenges: lack of training, confidentiality issues, role conflict.
  • Highlighted participant-related concerns: costs, desire for reciprocity, and researcher isolation.
  • Common themes emerged from researcher narratives.

Conclusions:

  • Findings underscore the need for enhanced support systems for researchers in sensitive fieldwork.
  • Recommendations include developing better training and addressing ethical considerations.
  • Further research is needed to explore mitigation strategies for identified issues.

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