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Caryn West1, Lee Stewart, Kim Foster
1School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition, James Cook University, PO Box 6811, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia. caryn.west@jcu.edu.au
Abstract:
This paper explores the concept of 'insider' and 'outsider' and the challenges involved in conducting research when the researches finds themself living the phenomenon under study. Recent literature has been drawn on to explain the context of the 'insider' and 'outsider' in regard to the stance of the researcher. This is followed by an overview of the personal experiences of the author. The advantages and disadvantages of being an insider within the context of the phenomenon of study are discussed along with the challenges and implications for a researcher 'living their PhD research'.
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