Insider-outsider perspectives of participant observation

Ann J. Bonner, Gerda Tolhurst

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    Abstract

    Ann Bonner and Gerda Tolhurst provide personal accounts of their experiences in conducting research involving participant observation. Issues discussed include the advantages and disadvantages of nurse researchers as insiders and outsiders. Also considered are strategies used to overcome both researcher effect and participant response to the researcher.
    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages13
    JournalNurse Researcher
    Publication statusPublished - 2002

    Keywords

    • methodology
    • nurses
    • nursing
    • participant observation
    • research

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