Reflections on dangerous fieldwork
NP Peritore - The American Sociologist, 1990 - Springer
NP Peritore
The American Sociologist, 1990•SpringerLatin American fieldwork may involve danger for researcher and subject alike. The
researcher must work to minimize his or her own or others' exposure to violence.
Unobtrusive methods such as Q-Methodology, participant observation, and quiet
interviewing are recommended so that the researcher can build a sustaining and protecting
network of contacts. This article discusses the interpersonal relations, problems of security,
and field entry techniques involved in sensitive research situations.
researcher must work to minimize his or her own or others' exposure to violence.
Unobtrusive methods such as Q-Methodology, participant observation, and quiet
interviewing are recommended so that the researcher can build a sustaining and protecting
network of contacts. This article discusses the interpersonal relations, problems of security,
and field entry techniques involved in sensitive research situations.
Abstract
Latin American fieldwork may involve danger for researcher and subject alike. The researcher must work to minimize his or her own or others’ exposure to violence. Unobtrusive methods such as Q-Methodology, participant observation, and quiet interviewing are recommended so that the researcher can build a sustaining and protecting network of contacts. This article discusses the interpersonal relations, problems of security, and field entry techniques involved in sensitive research situations.
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