Journal article
Addressing Race in Fieldnotes in Qualitative Health Research: A Methodological Critique
International journal of qualitative methods, Vol.23, 16094069231225372
01/2024
DOI: 10.1177/16094069231225372
Abstract
Attention has recently been given to the role of race in many aspects of the research process; however, minimal has been written to critique the role of race in qualitative fieldnotes. This gap creates potential conflicts about representation that can exclude marginalized communities and call into question findings when race is ignored in the research process. To successfully address potential investigator biases with a lens towards social justice and equity in healthcare, a critique of foundational methods is required. Here we posit that a qualitative health researchers’ primary tool is their fieldnotes because they contextualize findings and serve as a method to learn through systematic interpretation of local meanings revealed by participants. Here, we provide researchers guidance for teaching and writing fieldnotes that speak to current nuances of observations and interactions with participants. Definitions related to race and ethnicity, the importance of applying appropriate sensitizing frameworks, followed by a discussion of how to use fieldnotes in findings are covered. We include (1) a call for more preparation of novice researchers and a challenge for established researchers to update expertise for collecting and using fieldnotes in the research process, (2) guidance on negotiating difficult situations, and (3) the significance of language in creating credibility in findings when addressing race in qualitative research.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Addressing Race in Fieldnotes in Qualitative Health Research: A Methodological Critique
- Creators
- Alisha H. Johnson - University of MissouriJaniece L. Taylor - Johns Hopkins UniversityLucia Caudillo - Universidad de GuanajuatoHyenam Hwang - Daegu UniversityEliana Gill - Neurobehavioral SystemsTracie C. Harrison - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- International journal of qualitative methods, Vol.23, 16094069231225372
- DOI
- 10.1177/16094069231225372
- ISSN
- 1609-4069
- eISSN
- 1609-4069
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2024
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984696724202771
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