Reflexivity in quantitative research: A rationale and beginner's guide
Edinburgh Napier University · University of Glasgow · +5 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract Reflexivity is the act of examining one's own assumption, belief, and judgement systems, and thinking carefully and critically about how these influence the research process. The practice of reflexivity confronts and questions who we are as researchers and how this guides our work. It is central in debates on objectivity, subjectivity, and the very foundations of social science research and generated knowledge. Incorporating reflexivity in the research process is traditionally recognized as one of the most notable differences between qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Qualitative research centres and celebrates the participants' personal and unique lived experience. Therefore, qualitative…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 167.49
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- 100%
- References
- 65
Authors
3- MJMichelle Jamieson
Edinburgh Napier University, University of Glasgow
- GGGisela Govaart
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- MPMadeleine PownallCorresponding
University of Leeds
Topics & keywords
- Reflexivity
- Subjectivity
- Openness to experience
- Epistemology
- Judgement
- Psychology
- Objectivity (philosophy)
- Qualitative research