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[Reflexivity: a critical issue in qualitative research].

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Reflexivity is a researcher's critical self-awareness of their influence on a study. This essential qualitative research skill involves examining interactions with participants throughout all research phases.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methodologies

Context:

  • Reflexivity, a concept requiring specific technical meaning for Spanish speakers, is crucial in research.
  • It involves researchers critically examining their connection to the study and its participants.

Purpose:

  • To define and elucidate the concept of reflexivity in research.
  • To emphasize its presence and importance across all research stages, from inception to completion.

Summary:

  • Reflexivity is the researcher's conscious awareness and critical examination of their role and impact within a study.
  • This human ability is integral to qualitative research, shaping the researcher's construction through interactions with participants.
  • It encompasses self-inquiry and understanding the bidirectional influence between the researcher and the study.

Impact:

  • Enhances the rigor and validity of qualitative research findings.
  • Promotes ethical research practices by acknowledging researcher influence.
  • Fosters continuous learning and professional development for researchers beyond the study's completion.