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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • The social sciences face a crisis in representation, prompting the development of autoethnographic ethics.
  • Personal severe mental health difficulties serve as a catalyst for exploring these ethical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare and contrast autoethnographic writing with realist writing.
  • To explore the advantages of autoethnographic approaches for 'writing the self'.
  • To examine the interplay between culture and self through autoethnographic work.

Main Methods:

  • Autoethnographic writing as a primary methodology.
  • Comparative analysis of autoethnographic and realist writing styles.
  • Reflection on personal experiences within state acute mental health care.

Main Results:

  • Autoethnographic writing offers distinct advantages for self-representation.
  • Culture and self are shown to be dynamically interconnected and well-captured in autoethnography.
  • Personal mental health experiences provide a lens for understanding ethical dimensions in care.

Conclusions:

  • Autoethnographic ethics offer a valuable framework for social science research.
  • The self is a crucial site for understanding cultural phenomena.
  • Ethical considerations in mental health care are illuminated through autoethnographic inquiry.