Journal article
Political reflexivity in post-bushfire research
L Gibbs, C Macdougall, K Block
Qualitative Research Journal | EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD | Published : 2014
Abstract
Purpose – Post-disaster research presents particular challenges for the qualitative researcher due to the wider contextual demands of media attention, public debates and intense scrutiny of policy and service delivery. It highlights the importance of reflexive practice to identify and address any unintended influences on the research processes and outcomes. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approach – In this paper the authors present three case studies of post-bushfire research to demonstrate how the authors adopted a reflexive approach to address external pressures on the conduct and presentation of the research.Findings – There are various types of reflexivity iden..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors gratefully acknowledge the support of the investigators involved in the various bushfire research studies referred to in this paper, in particular the leadership of Professor Elizabeth Waters, and the funding received from the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY), the Australian Research Council, the Country Fire Authority and the Jack Brockhoff Foundation as part of their research allocations. They also express their appreciation for the contribution of the many researchers, practitioners and service providers who are involved in the named bushfire research studies as listed in this paper.