Exploring research relationships and other ethical challenges of participatory visual research in remote environments
This critical reflection provides fellow researchers with insights into the ethical challengesof using visual methods in remote environments. We draw on Fine’s notion of ‘working thehyphens’ to explore the complexities of studying a leadership program for women in science,technology, engineering, ma...
| Published in: | Journal of Sociology |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
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Sage Publications Ltd.
2018
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.utas.edu.au/28655/ http://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/uMA4sW5mBS2TqqUWGNfq/full |
| Summary: | This critical reflection provides fellow researchers with insights into the ethical challengesof using visual methods in remote environments. We draw on Fine’s notion of ‘working thehyphens’ to explore the complexities of studying a leadership program for women in science,technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) on a ship in Antarctica. We reflecton how our researcher identities and relationships with participants shaped the research process and emergent ethical tensions. For instance, we discuss ethical issues that arose in relation tothe contextual and relational aspects of the environment including psychological and physicaldemands of research participation in Antarctica, privacy and isolation in remote environments,and rapport. We also discuss issues related to participant-produced video diaries specificallyincluding consent, confidentiality and participant safety. To conclude, we highlight implications for visual research in other remote settings. |
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