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A practical guide to reflexivity in qualitative research: AMEE Guide No. 149.
Francisco M Olmos-Vega1, Renée E Stalmeijer2, Lara Varpio3
1Anesthesiology Department, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia.
Medical Teacher
|April 7, 2022
Summary
Researcher reflexivity is crucial for rigorous qualitative research. This guide defines reflexivity as continuous, collaborative practices to critique researcher subjectivity and context, enhancing research quality and communication.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education Research
- Qualitative Research Methodology
Background:
- Qualitative research necessitates nuanced judgments, yet researcher reflexivity is often neglected.
- Subjectivity and context significantly influence research processes and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define reflexivity as continuous, collaborative, and multifaceted practices.
- To explore the purposes of reflexivity across different paradigmatic choices.
- To provide strategies for accounting for and communicating reflexivity in qualitative research.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis and definition of reflexivity.
- Exploration of paradigmatic influences on reflexivity.
- Development of practical strategies for research practice and dissemination.
Main Results:
- Reflexivity is framed as embracing and valuing researcher subjectivity.
- Strategies are offered for integrating personal, interpersonal, methodological, and contextual factors.
- Specific methods for communicating reflexivity in dissemination are outlined.
Conclusions:
- Reflexivity is essential for developing and communicating rigorous qualitative research.
- Embracing reflexivity enhances the quality and transparency of health professions education research.
- Consistent application of reflexive practices is vital at all research stages.
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