Navigating tensions in qualitative research
Methodology, geography, personality and beyond
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19560883 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Meredith A Whitley (0000-0001-8982-250X, Adelphi University, corresponding author), William V Massey (0000-0002-4002-3720, Oregon State University) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 543-554 |
| Publication date | 2018-10-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1939-8441 • E-ISSN: 1939-845X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/2159676x.2018.1470559 |
| OpenAlex | W2803961693 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 33 |
Increasingly, qualitative researchers are merging methods, processes and principles from multiple methodologies in all stages of a research study. Naturally, this brings tensions into the research process, with concerns about the integration (and/or lack of attention) of distinct historical, epistemological and theoretical approaches. While there is an emerging discourse connected to these methodological tensions, this often overlooks other tensions that qualitative researchers must navigate as part of a dyad or larger team. This includes tensions related to geography, project evolution, funding, personality, work style and student recruitment, training and supervision. In this paper, we share our experiences collaborating as a dyad on a multi-year qualitative research project that has evolved significantly (and still is), with a merging of methods, processes and principles from multiple methodologies (e.g. grounded theory, narrative inquiry). This evolution also includes shifting authorship and leadership on grants, presentations, publications and student supervision. To complicate matters, we live in different time zones with distinct personalities and work styles, with varying levels of funding and student engagement. We chronicle our experiences in this dyad, exploring the causes/effects of the various tensions and outlining the strategies we have adopted to navigate these tensions (e.g. ongoing reflection, honest communication, humour, dual focus on processes and outcomes). To conclude, we discuss the implications of these challenges, tensions and strategies as they relate to methodological rigour. Our hope is to provide a resource for future generations of qualitative researchers and their supervisors/instructors as they navigate the murky waters of qualitative research dyads
Dyad · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Grounded theory · Narrative · Personality · Personality psychology · Qualitative research · Rigour · Social science · Sociology · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Social Psychology
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Evaluating Mixed Research Studies
Building a Community of Research Practice
Examining the Potential of Combining the Methods of Grounded Theory and Narrative Inquiry
Teaming in qualitative research
Humor, stress, and coping strategies
Collaborators' Attitudes about Differences of Opinion
Using Reflexivity to Optimize Teamwork in Qualitative Research
Qualitative Teamwork Issues and Strategies
Community-Academic Research on Hard-to-Reach Populations
Negotiating the Complexities and Risks of Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research
Lessons from interdisciplinary qualitative research
Carnivalesque collaborations
Negotiating the politics of identity in an interdisciplinary research team
Crossing fields
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2020 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |