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Iyore M Ugiagbe1, Helen T Allan1, Michael Traynor1
1Department of Adult Nursing, Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education, The Williams Building, The Burroughs, Middlesex University, London, UK.
Nursing Inquiry
|November 12, 2024
Summary
This study examines how researcher positionality and reflexivity, particularly within shared ethnicity, enhance qualitative research on Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs). Appropriate use of these methods ensures research validity and reliability in cross-cultural contexts.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Qualitative Methodology
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) face unique challenges integrating into British healthcare systems.
- Understanding IENs' perspectives on career progression is crucial for healthcare workforce development.
- The role of researcher positionality and reflexivity in qualitative research, especially with ethnic minority groups, requires careful consideration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of positionality and reflexivity in a qualitative study involving a British Minority Ethnic (BME) senior nurse researcher.
- To examine how shared ethnicity between researcher and participants influences the research process in an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study.
- To understand the integration and career progression experiences of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) in British healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to explore IENs' lived experiences.
- Employed researcher reflexivity and explicit statement of positionality throughout the research process.
- Focused on the social, cultural, and theoretical contexts influencing participants' sense-making.
Main Results:
- The researcher's shared ethnicity with participants facilitated deeper insights into their experiences.
- Reflexivity and positionality were instrumental in ensuring cross-cultural validity and reliability.
- The study highlighted the impact of personal and professional experiences on the research process.
Conclusions:
- Appropriate application of reflexivity and positionality is essential for rigorous qualitative research, especially in cross-cultural settings.
- Shared researcher-participant ethnicity can be a valuable asset when managed through reflexivity.
- This approach enhances the understanding of minority ethnic nurses' integration and career trajectories.
Keywords:
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