A therapeutic journey? Reflections on the effects of research on researcher and participants
Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management
ISSN: 1746-5648
Article publication date: 1 September 2006
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of undertaking research on both participants and researcher.
Design/methodology/approach
Taking an auto/ethnographic approach, the paper provides a reflexive account of the impact of research on identity construction, especially in relation to the specific areas of the accounting profession and motherhood.
Findings
There are potential therapeutic effects of undertaking and participating in research.
Originality/value
The paper provides an analysis of a little considered area in qualitative research, namely the effects of the research on those involved.
Keywords
Citation
Haynes, K. (2006), "A therapeutic journey? Reflections on the effects of research on researcher and participants", Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 204-221. https://doi.org/10.1108/17465640610718798
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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