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Trustworthiness in evaluation practice: an emphasis on the relational.

Sharon F Rallis1, Gretchen B Rossman, Rebecca Gajda

  • 1EPRA, School of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, USA. sharonrallis@earthlink.net

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Summary

Trustworthiness in qualitative inquiry requires more than procedures; it demands ethical relationships with participants. Ethical standards and cross-cultural understanding are crucial for rigorous evaluation and research critique.

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Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Inquiry and Evaluation Research
  • Research Ethics and Trustworthiness

Background:

  • Traditional qualitative inquiry focused on procedural trustworthiness.
  • Relational aspects, like evaluator-participant interaction, were often marginalized.
  • Existing strategies (e.g., member checks) only partially addressed relational dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for trustworthiness as the primary consideration in evaluation design and critique.
  • To emphasize the integration of moral principles and ethical standards in assessing trustworthiness.
  • To highlight the importance of cross-cultural sensibilities in understanding ethical nuances.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a theoretical framework for ethical trustworthiness in evaluation.
  • Analysis of relational dynamics between evaluators, participants, and communities.
  • Illustrative dialogues to demonstrate practical application of the framework.

Main Results:

  • Trustworthiness assessment must extend beyond procedural checks to encompass ethical relational standards.
  • Moral principles and ethical considerations are fundamental to rigorous evaluation.
  • Cross-cultural awareness is essential for interpreting and applying ethical standards appropriately.

Conclusions:

  • Rigorous evaluation and research critique necessitate a primary focus on trustworthiness.
  • Ethical relationships and cross-cultural understanding are integral to establishing trustworthy qualitative inquiry.
  • The proposed framework offers a more comprehensive approach to evaluating research integrity.