Abstract
This article explores the role of reflexivity, emotion work and insider/outsider researcher status in one queer researcher’s experiences of conducting fieldwork. Through exploring field diaries and interview extracts, this article highlights the impact of being/researching LGBT+ identities as a queer researcher. Five experiences are discussed: (i) the euphoria of connection, (ii) relationships with participants, (iii) retraumatisation through listening, (iv) finding oneself on the outside and (v) the researcher’s shifting identity. The article concludes with suggestions on the impact studying one’s own identity can have on the researcher, and suggestions for engaging in similar research practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Qualitative Research |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Apr 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Provisional acceptance date added, based on publication information.Research Groups and Themes
- Gender and Sexualities Research Centre
Keywords
- queer theory
- reflexivity
- emotion work
- insider research
- outsider research
- lgbt
- identity
- sexuality
- gender
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