نوع مقاله : مقاله مروری
نویسندگان
1 دانشجوی دکتری جامعه‌شناسی مسائل اجتماعی ایران، دانشکده علوم اجتماعی، دانشگاه یزد، یزد، ایران
2 دانش‌آموخته کارشناسی‌ارشد روانشناسی، دانشگاه آزاد مرودشت، مرودشت، ایران
3 دانشیار جامعه‌شناسی، دانشکده علوم اجتماعی، دانشگاه یزد، یزد، ایران
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نویسندگان [English]
Background and Aim: Throughout history, research and discussions concerning human beings have consistently been subjects of ongoing debate and controversy. In this context, social sciences have undertaken the responsibility of studying and investigating human behaviors and actions. Given the inherent creativity of humans, the attainment of entirely reliable knowledge in this field remains a significant question. Furthermore, the social sciences themselves face limitations and biases stemming from the researcher's involvement. Consequently, numerous thinkers have critiqued this process, and sought to develop alternative approaches for assessing the credibility of scientific inquiry within sociology.
Methods and Data: The reflexivity method is considered one of the most efficient and newest methods in the field of sociology. By using this method, the researcher of social sciences, in addition to studying the people, also studies himself/herself. To elucidate this method, key theoretical sources were reviewed through documentary analysis, with an emphasis on outlining the stages and applications of reflexivity in field research.
Findings: This section outlines the principal techniques of reflexivity in field research, drawing upon Bourdieu's theory and the work of Mathner and Doucett. Specifically, it demonstrates how social science researchers, by employing reflexivity, must account for: 1. their personal interests, 2. Emotional influences, 3. the organizational and institutional contexts shaping their work, and 4. their personal and academic biography in relation to the research. The goal is to prevent these conditions and contexts from compromising the research's credibility.
Conclusion: Reflexivity empowers researchers to critically assess and strengthen sociological inquiry by identifying and overcoming potential biases. Ultimately, researchers employing this approach strive to improve the validity of their findings.
Key Message: Reflexivity represents one of the most recent advancements in validating qualitative research. By critically examining personal, organizational, and structural assumptions, researchers using this method aim to enhance the credibility of their research and present more reliable findings.
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