There's an ongoing debate about the role of 'objectivity' in qualitative research. How do you, as a qualitative researcher, navigate your own positionality and potential biases when interpreting data and constructing narratives? What strategies do you employ to ensure reflexivity and transparency ?
Igor Dantsevich
As a specialist, I often encounter a discrepancy between theory and practice when solving practical problems. My research focuses on new materials and approaches to analyzing structures and systems. In my experience, this type of work is most effective.
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Shashikant Nishant Sharma
To ensure reflexivity and transparency, I adopt several strategies:
- Reflexive journaling: I document my thoughts, emotions, and decisions throughout the research process to trace how interpretations evolve.
- Member checking: Sharing interpretations with participants to validate whether my readings align with their intended meanings.
- Peer debriefing: Engaging colleagues or supervisors to critically challenge my assumptions and interpretations.
- Thick description: Presenting rich contextual detail so that readers can understand both the participants’ perspectives and my interpretive lens.
- Audit trail: Maintaining systematic records of coding, decisions, and analytical steps for transparency. Read more at https://track2training.com/2025/09/28/navigating-objectivity-positionality-and-reflexivity-in-qualitative-research/
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