Undertaking Sensitive Research in the Health and Social Sciences: Managing Boundaries, Emotions and Risks (Cambridge Medicine) [Paperback]

Virginia Dickson-Swift (Author), Erica Lyn James (Author), Pranee Liamputtong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0521718236 | ISBN-13: 978-0521718233 | Edition: 1

Undertaking qualitative research on sensitive topics often raises a variety of ethical problems. Based on empirical research, this book documents experiences throughout the entire research process: from conceptualization, ethics approval, fieldwork, to analysis and publication. It presents readers with stories from the researcher's perspective and synthesizes these experiences into a conceptual framework that will assist researchers to undertake qualitative research. Each section discusses potential pitfalls, provides quotes and stories and reviews the relevant literature and theory, providing readers with a description of the process of conducting sensitive research from the perspective of those actually doing the research. This is not a methodology textbook, rather, it discusses the issues faced by researchers during the conduct of qualitative research on sensitive topics, such as death and dying, sexuality, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, cancer. It provides practical recommendations for researchers and Research Ethics Committees. It will also be a useful resource for anyone interested in undertaking a research project on sensitive topics and for those teaching qualitative methods across a broad range of disciplines.

Editorial Reviews

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'Discussion of the impact on the researcher of carrying out sensitive research has been muted. This volume certainly fills the void and is one which I would recommend to all researchers about to embark on a qualitative project - whether the subject is of an overtly 'sensitive' nature or not. ... an extensively referenced, enjoyable, engaging and informative text and should be on the bookshelves of all qualitative researchers - and, especially, supervisors.' Sociology of Health & Illness

Book Description

Based on empirical research conducted with public health researchers, this book documents experiences throughout the entire research process - from conceptualization, ethics approval, field-work, analysis, and publication. It presents readers with stories from the researcher's perspective and synthesizes these experiences into a conceptual framework that will assist researchers to undertake qualitative research.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (September 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521718236
• ISBN-13: 978-0521718233
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,608,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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