Questioning identities/shifting identities : the impact of researching sex and gender on a researcher’s LGBT+ identity

Nelson, Rosie (2020) Questioning identities/shifting identities : the impact of researching sex and gender on a researcher’s LGBT+ identity. Qualitative Research, 20 (6). pp. 910-926. ISSN 1468-7941

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Abstract

This article explores the role of reflexivity, emotion work and insider/outsider researcher status in one queer researcher’s experiences of conducting fieldwork. Through exploring field diaries and interview extracts, this article highlights the impact of being/researching LGBT+ identities as a queer researcher. Five experiences are discussed: (i) the euphoria of connection, (ii) relationships with participants, (iii) retraumatisation through listening, (iv) finding oneself on the outside and (v) the researcher’s shifting identity. The article concludes with suggestions on the impact studying one’s own identity can have on the researcher, and suggestions for engaging in similar research practices.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Qualitative Research
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? queer theoryreflexivityemotion workinsider researchoutsider researchlgbtidentitysexualitygenderhistory and philosophy of sciencesocial sciences (miscellaneous) ??
ID Code:
147705
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Deposited On:
28 Sep 2020 15:30
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
28 Nov 2023 11:35