Reflexivity is a methodological tool in qualitative research that involves continuous self-awareness and critical self-reflection by the researcher on their potential biases, preconceptions, and relationship to the research. Researchers self-consciously critique, appraise,... Read more »
The current scare over mass sightings of drones over the United States can be understood through the lens of social psychology. The history of the United States is replete with similar waves... Read more »
An audit trail in qualitative research is a systematic and comprehensive record of the research process that enables an external reviewer to trace the study’s path and assess the dependability and confirmability... Read more »
Imagine the brain, that shiny bundle of being, securely housed in a protective skull, hosting conscious thoughts in a pool of subconsciousness. The basic brain ingredients are fat, water, protein, carbohydrates, and... Read more »
Prolonged engagement is a crucial strategy for enhancing the credibility of qualitative research. It involves researchers immersing themselves in the research setting and spending significant time with participants and data. The concept... Read more »
My wife Carol and I were driving from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Hartford, Connecticut, in a rented U-Haul. Our 14-month-old daughter, Sophie, sat between us in her car seat. I had just finished... Read more »
The wellness industry often portrays self-care as a solo pursuit: spa days, bubble baths, and $40 candles. While these moments can be valuable, what if connection and caring for others could be... Read more »
Cliched advice can be a hit or a miss, It depends on the context, how it’s received, and when it is given. When we dissect it, we can often extract multiple meanings.... Read more »
The insights of people living with serious mental illness (SMI) in recovery can be invaluable to caregivers, but they are a largely untapped resource. Too often our insights are diminished, dismissed, and... Read more »
Confirmability in qualitative research refers to the degree to which the findings are grounded in the data and are not simply the product of the researcher’s own biases or preferences. To establish... Read more »