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Accidental insider: Living the PhD study
West, Caryn Stewart, Lee Foster, Kim Narelle Usher, Kim
West, Caryn
Stewart, Lee
Foster, Kim Narelle
Usher, Kim
Abstract
This paper explores the concept of ‘insider’ and ‘outsider’ and the challenges involved in conducting research when the researcher finds themself living the phenomenon under study. Recent literature has been drawn on to explain the context of the ‘insider’ and ‘outsider’ in regard to the stance of the researcher. This is followed by an overview of the personal experiences of the author. The advantages and disadvantages of being an insider within the context of the phenomenon of study are discussed along with the challenges and implications for a researcher ‘living their PhD research’.
Keywords
insider researcher, outsider researcher, family resilience, chronic pain, personal reflections
Date
2013
Type
Journal article
Journal
Accidental insider: Living the PhD study
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Volume
20
Issue
1
Page Range
61-65
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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