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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
Potential challenges of using narrative inquiry with at-risk young people
Lesley Douglas1, Kim Usher1, Cindy Woods1
1School of Health, University of New England, Armidale NSW, Australia.
Background:
Being 'at risk' puts an individual in danger of future negative outcomes. Conducting qualitative research such as narrative inquiry with at-risk individuals may result in challenges for participants and researchers.
Aim:
To present an overview of several challenges that arose when conducting narrative research with at-risk young people.
Discussion:
The main challenges were disclosure of trauma, existing relationships, insider and outsider perspectives, power relationships, and the emotional safety of participants and researchers.
Conclusions:
It is imperative to identify potential challenges before beginning research and make plans to address them.
Implication For Practice:
Researchers can use this article to help plan for challenges that may arise with this kind of research with vulnerable participants.
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