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Actor-network theory as a reflexive tool

(Inter)personal Relations and Relationships in the Research Process

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ID8360487
AuthorsRebecca Sheehan (0000-0003-2818-1563, Oklahoma State University, corresponding author)
Year2011
Volume43
Issue3
Pages336-342
Publication date2011-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueArea (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0004-0894 • E-ISSN: 1475-4762
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1475-4762.2011.01000.x
OpenAlexW1897888148
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited38

In this article, I argue that actor-network theory (ANT) provides an avenue to cogent reflexivity. I focus on ‘smaller’ networks and single links, those between the researcher and other actors, both at once enrolled to varying degrees in multiple actor-networks. Using my own ethnographic research experiences, I show that ANT enables effective and pertinent reflexive translations of the research project

Actor–network theory · Cognitive science · Epistemology · Process (computing) · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Data Analysis and Archiving · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Philosophy · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics

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