Tang, Xiaorong and Cheung, Monit and Zhou, Shu and Leung, Patrick (2020) The Vulnerable Researcher Phenomenon. Open Journal of Philosophy, 10 (04). pp. 511-527. ISSN 2163-9434
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to address challenging issues in protecting researchers in risky situations. Method: A case study addressed the importance of risk prevention and researcher safety. In six interviews, a social scientist shared feelings of vulnerability when she conducted ethnographic research with sex workers and gang members. Results: Qualitative results explain the concerns from the eyes of a vulnerable researcher in six factors: Support, Safety, System Connection, Situations, and Struggles. The vulnerable researcher phenomenon is defined as the emotional labor faced by the researcher in situations that are dangerous and risky. Implications: While taking care of the research subjects’ well-being, researchers must also be reminded that ethical behaviors in their field also include self-protection. Social scientists must advocate for a standard protocol in IRB applications to include protecting researcher safety and ensuring identity privacy.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Librbary Digital > Social Sciences and Humanities |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@librbarydigit.com |
Date Deposited: | 07 Jul 2023 04:33 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2024 11:30 |
URI: | http://info.openarchivelibrary.com/id/eprint/1082 |