Description
Reflexivity is the process of examining oneself as a researcher and the research relationship. It involves self-reflection of personal assumptions and preconceptions, and how these will potentially affect research decisions, at all stages in the research process and is of particular importance for a novice researcher (Peddle, 2021). It includes actively examining and reflecting on the research relationship between myself as the researcher and the participants, and how the dynamics of this relationship may affect the research process (Gabriel, 2015). Reflexivity involves self-reflection by the researcher, at all stages of the research process to demonstrate the trustworthiness of their methodology and findings (Berger, 2015, Dodgson, 2019). A recommended approach is by recording a reflective diary throughout the research process (Finlay and Gough, 2003, Reid et al, 2018, Nadin and Cassell, 2006).
My reflective diary was a notebook that I used to write down my thoughts when each interview, and the focus group were complete. Reflections on the overall encounter were noted, what issues if any were identified, such as practical issues with the interview schedule, equipment issues and generally how I felt the interview went. I included comments relating to how I had experienced the interview process, especially with the early interviews where I noted my observations as a researcher.
This dataset would be of interest to novice researchers engaging in data collection of individual interviews and focus groups within the research fields of social science, nursing, midwifery and education.
My reflective diary was a notebook that I used to write down my thoughts when each interview, and the focus group were complete. Reflections on the overall encounter were noted, what issues if any were identified, such as practical issues with the interview schedule, equipment issues and generally how I felt the interview went. I included comments relating to how I had experienced the interview process, especially with the early interviews where I noted my observations as a researcher.
This dataset would be of interest to novice researchers engaging in data collection of individual interviews and focus groups within the research fields of social science, nursing, midwifery and education.
Date made available | Jul 2022 |
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Publisher | Queen's University Belfast |
Date of data production | Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 |
Student theses
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To what extent does situated cognition learning theory explain the learning experience of registered nurses and midwives enrolled on a skill-based blended learning programme: A qualitative exploration
King, B. (Author), Gormley, K. (Supervisor) & O'Halloran, P. (Supervisor), Jul 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctorate in Nursing Practice
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Datasets
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Datasets associated with a mixed method systematic review guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute
King, B. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, Jul 2021
DOI: 10.17034/f3835ec4-7893-468e-a930-3ac2e93a8653
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Excerpts from focus group discussing learning theory
King, B. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, Jul 2022
DOI: 10.17034/2f0ea784-58f6-4d59-88cf-ef32b41c81e4
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Participant interview schedule based on the components of Situated Cognition Learning Theory
King, B. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, Jul 2022
DOI: 10.17034/d6be02fe-272e-4720-8258-2f20f9bef82d
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