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A Price Worth Paying?

Considering the `Cost' of Reflexive Research Methods and the Influence of Feminist Ways of `Doing'

Cardiff University, sampsonh{at}cf.ac.uk

Michael Bloor

Cardiff University and Glasgow University, bloormj{at}cf.ac.uk

Ben Fincham

University of Brighton, b.m.fincham{at}brighton.ac.uk

Drawing on analysis of relevant literature, focus groups, and web-based discussion board postings, assembled as part of an inquiry into risks to the well-being of qualitative researchers, it is argued that emotional harm is more prevalent than physical harm and may be particularly associated with reflexivity and the important influence of feminist research methods. The particular concern of feminist researchers with reflexivity, with research relationships and with the interests of research participants may make them especially vulnerable to emotional harm.

Key Words: emotional labour • feminist methods • qualitative research • research relationships • risk

Sociology, Vol. 42, No. 5, 919-933 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0038038508094570


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