Of Newcomers and Supervisors

Ethical Issues in Supervising Newcomers in Qualitative Health Research

Bibliographic Data

ID2411482
AuthorsIsabel Burner-Fritsch (0000-0002-8356-3460), Tamara Schwertel (0000-0001-6162-9185)
Year2023
Volume22
Publication date2023-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/16094069231171105
OpenAlexW4377085287
LanguageEN
References cited19

This contribution focuses on our experiences as lecturers and supervisors in qualitative healthcare research in medicine, public health research and sociology, and the role of research ethics in guiding students in their qualitative studies. We argue that students themselves are vulnerable during the transition of becoming a qualitative researcher and that reflection on research is essential. Therefore, the selection of a topic, potential role conflicts and questions of field contingencies management become crucial elements in both teaching and researching. We use qualitative case vignettes, as suggested by Langer, to offer a reflective account of our experience. Protecting students from harm and preventing them from inadvertently causing harm to others are of utmost importance to us. Through these vignettes, we aim to provide a nuanced and reflective view of our experiences in supervising qualitative research

Engineering ethics · Field (mathematics · Harm · Health care · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Empathy and Medical Education · Engineering · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Social Psychology

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