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Identity, positionality and reflexivity: relevance and application to research paramedics
Caitlin Wilson1, Gillian Janes2, Julia Williams3
1University of Leeds; North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9854-4289.
British Paramedic Journal
|November 30, 2022
Summary
This article explores how researcher identity, positionality, and reflexivity impact paramedic research. Understanding these concepts enhances research trustworthiness and practical application in pre-hospital settings.
Area of Science:
- Paramedic research methodology
- Qualitative research in healthcare
Background:
- Researcher identity, positionality, and reflexivity are crucial in qualitative research.
- Paramedics often conduct research within their own clinical settings, presenting unique challenges and benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the concepts of identity, positionality, and reflexivity for research paramedics.
- To outline the relevance and practical application of these concepts in paramedic research.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual exploration of identity, positionality, and reflexivity.
- Illustrative examples from a PhD research paramedic's experience in a pre-hospital setting.
Main Results:
- The 'insider' position offers benefits in participant access and data understanding but poses challenges like role duality.
- Positionality requires stating assumptions, while reflexivity involves questioning and addressing them.
Conclusions:
- Applying concepts of identity, positionality, and reflexivity improves the trustworthiness and honesty of paramedic research.
- These concepts are practically applicable and essential for research paramedics in pre-hospital environments.
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