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Accidental insider: living the PhD study.

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

Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia)
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Summary

This study examines the researcher

Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methodology
  • Sociology of Science
  • Academic Research Ethics

Background:

  • The 'insider' and 'outsider' perspectives are critical in qualitative research.
  • Understanding researcher stance is essential for methodological rigor.
  • Existing literature often discusses these roles abstractly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complexities of the insider-outsider dynamic in research.
  • To analyze the challenges faced by researchers immersed in their study phenomenon.
  • To provide practical insights for "living PhD research".

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on researcher positioning.
  • Autoethnographic reflection on personal research experiences.
  • Discussion of advantages, disadvantages, and implications.

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  • Being an insider offers unique experiential insights but poses risks of bias.
  • Outsider status provides objectivity but may limit deep understanding.
  • Navigating these roles requires critical reflexivity.

Conclusions:

  • The insider-outsider dichotomy is fluid and context-dependent.
  • Researchers "living" their phenomenon must actively manage their positionality.
  • Reflexivity is key to maintaining research integrity and validity.