This session will focus in-depth discussion of the issue of reflexivity in death related research.
Picking up where we left our discussion last month, we would like people to consider how they approach their topic of study, how to prepare yourself for doing sensitive research in death studies, what kind of self-care or reflexive practice you use, what papers you have found useful and what happens if you find yourself struggling to cope. This would be particularly beneficial for this group who work across different topics and disciplines.
Here are some suggested resources to peruse ahead of the next meeting, but don’t worry if you don’t get to them – all interested are always welcome at the meetings. Feel welcome to reply with your own suggestions.
“Doing death”: Reflecting on the researcher’s subjectivity and emotions, Visser
Emotion and Sensitive Research, Dickson-Swift
Blurring Boundaries in Qualitative Health Research on Sensitive Topics, Dickinson-Swift et al.
Researching sensitive topics: qualitative research as emotion work, Dickinson-Swift et al.
Warmest Wishes,
Beth & Ciara