The Emotional Nature of Qualitative Research 1st Edition by Kathleen Gilbert 9781040167373 1040167373

Section 1 A detailed look

Chapter 1 Introduction: why are we interested in emotions?

Introduction

A bit of history

The design of this volume

What we mean by “emotions”

How emotions impact the research process

Finding the balance of emotional engagement

The relationship with participants

Final thoughts

References

Chapter 2 Feminist research with women awaiting trial: the effects on participants in the qualitative research process

Introduction

Emotions and feminist research

Researching women’s lives

A personal and emotional journey

The impact of the research: a personal view

More harm than good? Unanswered questions about the impact of the research

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 3 The management of self: practical and emotional implications of ethnographic work in a public hospital setting

Introduction

Ethnography

Background

Observations

Role negotiation: the management of self in the field

Explaining the research

Confusion over my role

Dressing for the field

Dilemmas in the field

A sense of belonging

Practical considerations

Uncharted territory

Negotiating a space

On the move

Misreading the signs

The importance of flexibility

Emotional considerations — the management of emotions

Culture shock

Emotional situations in the field

A reconsideration of roles?

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 4 Narrative methods in qualitative research: potential for therapeutic transformation

Introduction

Nature of narratives

The researcher and the narrative interview process

Conditions for therapeutic transformation

Narratives of disaster and therapeutic outcomes

My background

The event

My disaster experience

Study participants

Data collection techniques

Narrative analysis

Findings

Potential for therapeutic transformation

Participant observation

Researcher’s position

The power of asking for a story

Narrative vs. other approaches

Transformative power of narratives

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5 Mirrors: seeing each other and ourselves through fieldwork

Introduction

“Mirrors”: a confessional tale

Step 1: Christine writes about herself

Step 2: Lisa reads Christine and Julie’s autoethnography

Step 3: Lisa writes about herself

Step 4: Christine reads Lisa’s journal entry

Step 5: Christine interviews Lisa

Christine’s story*

Lisa’s story

Step 6: Christine writes about Lisa

Christine’s story

Lisa’s story

Step 7: Lisa writes about herself

Step 8: Lisa interviews Christine

Lisa’s story*

Christine’s story

Step 9: Christine reads Lisa’s autoethnography

Step 10: Lisa writes about Christine

Lisa’s story

Christine’s story

Step 11: Lisa reads Christine’s dissertation

Step 12: Christine reads Lisa’s narrative ethnography

Commentary

Lessons from researchers

Lessons from respondents

Lessons from writers

Lessons from readers

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Section 2 A broader perspective

Chapter 6 Qualitative research as a spiritual experience

Introduction

Narrative of a spiritual journey

Spiritualist healers in Mexico

Balinese Hinduism

Bitter, bitter tears

Grieving families

Why doing qualitative research can be dangerous

Working on your own issues through your research

You change but significant others might not

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7 Emotions as analytic tools: qualitative research, feelings, and psychotherapeutic insight

Introduction

Social research and emotions

Exploring emotions in qualitative research

Working with emotions: lessons from psychotherapeutic practice

Utilizing emotions within the research process: general issues

Applying understanding — an example

Concluding comments

References

Chapter 8 Collateral damage? Indirect exposure of staff members to the emotions of qualitative research

Introduction

Staff members and their emotions

My personal story — growing awareness

Drawbacks for research staff

Overinvolvement

Underinvolvement

An alternative interpretation of the process

Proximal effects of exposure to the research process

Distal effects of exposure to the research process

Resonating effects of exposure to the research process

My personal story — a new awareness

Benefits for research assistants

What we can do for our staff

Conclusions

References

Chapter 9 Extreme dilemmas in performance ethnography: unleashed emotionality of performance in critical areas of suicide, abuse, and madness

Ethnography, health, and performance

Ethics and truth

Validation

Impact of fictional and dramatic suicide

Suicide in Australia

Tears in the shadows

The impact of fictional and dramatic suicide

Suicide and performance

Summary of outcomes

Conclusion

References

Chapter 10 An act of subversion: night workers on the fringe of dawn — from bow-wave to deluge

Introduction

Credentialing ourselves

Ethnodrama as catharsis

Performed pathogens

Syncing the devil

Busting: the silent terror of stereotypes

Excerpts from Busting: challenges of the drought spirit

Busting: Act II: Scene 3, Chopped Livers

Issues in suicide prevention: bringing out the tin baths

Competing codes and audiences