Question

John studied underground miners by becoming a miner. He became increasingly concerned about his role, how he might affect what he studied, and how much he should become involved in the lives of the miners. He gave these issues a lot of thought, particularly regarding their impact on the study. His thinking process about his role illustrates:

Answer 1

Answer: His thinking process about his role illustrates reflexivity.

Explanation:

Reflexivity is one of the most important characteristics of a good researcher. It stands for a researcher's frequent reflection upon the research process. If someone practices reflexivity, it usually means that he/she is self-aware. Reflexivity can be practiced through keeping a journal, having a conversation with the colleagues/participants, or continually reflecting on the research process. Attia and Edge (2016) argue that reflexivity can be displayed in two ways:

1. prospective, which refers to the researcher's impact on the study
2. retrospective, which involves the effect of the study on the researcher.