Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Role-Based Identity01:21

Role-Based Identity

283
Role-based identities are central to understanding how individuals navigate social environments by adopting distinct self-conceptions aligned with various societal roles. These identities are not fixed traits but are constructed through personal actions and the social feedback individuals receive in context-specific interactions. Each social role, such as student, teacher, or friend, carries a set of expectations and norms that influence how people think, feel, and behave within that...
283
Case Studies01:22

Case Studies

13.9K
There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it.
13.9K
Naturalistic Observations02:30

Naturalistic Observations

18.1K
If you want to understand how behavior occurs, one of the best ways to gain information is to simply observe the behavior in its natural context. However, people might change their behavior in unexpected ways if they know they are being observed. How do researchers obtain accurate information when people tend to hide their natural behavior? As an example, imagine that your professor asks everyone in your class to raise their hand if they always wash their hands after using the restroom. Chances...
18.1K
The Sense of Self: Reflected Self-Appraisal and Social Comparison02:57

The Sense of Self: Reflected Self-Appraisal and Social Comparison

56.7K
According to Charles Cooley, we base our image on what we think other people see (Cooley 1902). We imagine how we must appear to others, then react to this speculation. We don certain clothes, prepare our hair in a particular manner, wear makeup, use cologne, and the like—all with the notion that our presentation of ourselves is going to affect how others perceive us. We expect a certain reaction, and, if lucky, we get the one we desire and feel good about it. But more than that, Cooley...
56.7K
Impression Management Techniques I: Managing Appearances01:29

Impression Management Techniques I: Managing Appearances

286
Appearance is a multidimensional aspect of self-presentation that encompasses observable attributes such as clothing, grooming, speech, and nonverbal behavior. These elements are often strategically managed to align with socially constructed expectations in different settings. For instance, individuals tailor their appearance during job interviews, social gatherings, or athletic events to meet the perceived norms of those environments.Contextual Adaptation and Social SignalsThe research...
286
Impact of Social Context on Individuals01:21

Impact of Social Context on Individuals

453
Social psychology examines how the real or imagined presence of others influences individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A key concept in this field is the role of social context in shaping behavior. The same individual may act differently depending on the social setting, due to the varying expectations and norms associated with each environment. This context-dependent behavior illustrates the influence of social roles, which prescribe appropriate conduct in specific situations.Social...
453

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Whose Research Is It? Knowledge Creation With and for Adult Children of Survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi.

American journal of biological anthropology·2026
Same author

Adjusting the Aperture: Decolonizing Time in Studies of Human Behavior and Evolution.

American journal of biological anthropology·2026
Same author

The Population Problem: Biological Anthropology and the Many Definitions of a Population.

American journal of biological anthropology·2025
Same author

Matrix Tropism Influences Endometriotic Cell Attachment Patterns.

Advanced functional materials·2025
Same author

Prenatal exposure to genocide accelerates epigenetic aging in third- and fourth-generation clocks among young adults in Rwanda.

Communications medicine·2025
Same author

Celebrating Over 10 Years of Human Milk Research in the Human Biology Association.

American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 4, 2026

Author Spotlight: Bridging the Gap Between Field Observations and Lab Manipulations in Larval Ecology Research
05:53

Author Spotlight: Bridging the Gap Between Field Observations and Lab Manipulations in Larval Ecology Research

Published on: January 5, 2024

948

Signaling Safety: Characterizing Fieldwork Experiences and Their Implications for Career Trajectories.

Robin G Nelson1, Julienne N Rutherford2, Katie Hinde3

  • 1Department of Anthropology, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA.

American Anthropologist
|April 3, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Academic field research experiences are shaped by unclear professional conduct rules and limited access to resources. Improving clarity and access can enhance equity and career success for researchers.

Keywords:
field experiencesgenderharassmentwork environment

More Related Videos

Neuroimaging Field Methods Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy NIRS Neuroimaging to Study Global Child Development: Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
08:10

Neuroimaging Field Methods Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy NIRS Neuroimaging to Study Global Child Development: Rural Sub-Saharan Africa

Published on: February 2, 2018

15.7K
A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences
08:33

A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences

Published on: September 4, 2019

7.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 4, 2026

Author Spotlight: Bridging the Gap Between Field Observations and Lab Manipulations in Larval Ecology Research
05:53

Author Spotlight: Bridging the Gap Between Field Observations and Lab Manipulations in Larval Ecology Research

Published on: January 5, 2024

948
Neuroimaging Field Methods Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy NIRS Neuroimaging to Study Global Child Development: Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
08:10

Neuroimaging Field Methods Using Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy NIRS Neuroimaging to Study Global Child Development: Rural Sub-Saharan Africa

Published on: February 2, 2018

15.7K
A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences
08:33

A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences

Published on: September 4, 2019

7.6K

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Academic Research

Background:

  • Quantitative measures often fail to capture the nuances of academic lived experiences.
  • Qualitative analysis is crucial for understanding the complexities of field research environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To qualitatively analyze self-reported experiences in academic field research.
  • To identify key themes impacting researchers' professional lives and career trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semistructured interviews with 26 participants.
  • Performed qualitative thematic analysis of interview transcripts.

Main Results:

  • Identified two primary themes: variability in clarity of professional conduct and obstacles in access to resources/opportunities.
  • Observed that rule violations, including harassment and assault, occurred without consequences, disrupting careers.
  • Developed a 'traffic light' model (Red, Yellow, Green experiences) to represent the impact of clarity and access.

Conclusions:

  • Findings complement the Survey of Academic Field Experiences (SAFE) by detailing field research climates.
  • Recommended specific tactics for fieldsite directors and PIs to improve equity and opportunities in field research settings.