Tensions in (re)presenting the self in reflexive autoethnographical research
Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management
ISSN: 1746-5648
Article publication date: 23 August 2011
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore a number of tensions arising in the presentation of autoethnographical research.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides a reflexive autoethnographical account of undertaking and publically presenting autoethnographical research.
Findings
The paper problematises the extent and form of disclosure; the voice and representation of the researcher; the difficulties in dealing with sensitive subjects; conflicts between public and private domains; questions of validity; the extent and form of theorisation of autoethnographical narratives; and emotion and performativity in presenting autoethnographical research.
Originality/value
The paper provides an analysis of the potential of autoethnography, while exploring the presentational and performative context of academia.
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Citation
Haynes, K. (2011), "Tensions in (re)presenting the self in reflexive autoethnographical research", Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 134-149. https://doi.org/10.1108/17465641111159125
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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