The Research Relationship as a Facilitator of Remoralization and Self-Growth
Postearthquake Suffering and Healing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4679864 |
|---|---|
| Authors | K R Priya (0000-0001-7893-2623, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, corresponding author), Kumar Ravi Priya Kumar Ravi Priya (Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 479-495 |
| Publication date | 2010-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Health Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732309360419 |
| PMID | 20139399 |
| OpenAlex | W2120575147 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 18 |
| References cited | 42 |
In new-paradigm research, empathic witnessing by the researcher might create within the researcher-participant relationship a space for participants to share and transcend their suffering. I explore this theme through the constructionist grounded theory analysis of interviews, fieldnotes, and my self-reflexive commentary from an original study conducted to understand the experiences of suffering and healing among the survivors of an earthquake that occurred in India in 2001. The five categories that emerged-getting overwhelmed while verbalizing suffering, search for the cultural meaning of the research relationship, piecing together of self, reaffirmation of moral status, and continuing bond revalidating the self-provide insights about this theme. Also, my reflections on participants' suffering and healing not only facilitated my healing but also inspired me to expand my boundary of I to feel "oneness" with all forms of nature or existence. The findings and discussion not only enhance understanding of the communications and complexities of the researcher-participant relationship, but indicate the nature of support and education needed if researchers are to be effective witnesses to suffering
Ethnography · Facilitator · Fieldnotes · Grounded theory · Participant observation · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Disaster Management and Resilience · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 18 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,2 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2026 (16) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 17 |