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Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Field research often involves complex researcher-participant interactions.
  • Understanding the researcher's embodied presence is crucial for data interpretation.
  • Existing theories may not fully capture the nuances of embodied research experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the concept of the
  • answerable body
  • in qualitative field research.
  • To explore the role of embodied experiences in shaping research.
  • To discuss the theoretical and methodological implications of researcher embodiment.

Main Methods:

  • Reflexive essay drawing on personal field research experiences.
  • Application of dialogic and affect theory.
  • Analysis of defining moments within a running group for the homeless.

Main Results:

  • The researcher's embodied presence significantly influences the research process.
  • Specific moments highlight the dynamic interplay between the researcher and participants.
  • The concept of the "answerable body" offers a new perspective on qualitative inquiry.

Conclusions:

  • Embodied experiences are central to understanding qualitative research.
  • The "answerable body" framework enhances methodological rigor.
  • Further theoretical development is needed to integrate embodiment into research practices.