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Getting up close and personal

Published:2019-05-07 Issue:2 Volume:19 Page:132-145
ISSN:1443-9883
Container-title:Qualitative Research Journal
language:en
Short-container-title:QRJ

Author:

Northcote Jeremy^ORCID,Phillips Tarryn

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of peer researchers in participant observation. Design/methodology/approach The research involved interviews with 11 fieldworkers aged 18–25 years. Findings The method improves access to settings and provides useful context information on participants. Research limitations/implications It is a useful method in situations where normal access to participants and settings is problematic. Originality/value The paper is the first ever evaluation of supervised peer research (as opposed to peer-led research).

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

General Social Sciences,Education

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