Conducting qualitative research in the context of pre-existing peer and collegial relationships

McDermid, F; Peters, K; Jackson, D; Daly, J

Conducting qualitative research in the context of pre-existing peer and collegial relationships

McDermid, F Peters, K Jackson, D

Daly, J

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Citation:: Nurse Researcher, 2014, 21 (5), pp. 28 - 33
Issue Date:: 2014-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	McDermid, F	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Peters, K	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Jackson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5252-5325	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Daly, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8017-2974	en_US
dc.date.issued	2014-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Nurse Researcher, 2014, 21 (5), pp. 28 - 33	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1351-5578	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/137758
dc.description.abstract	Aim: To highlight issues and challenges faced in recruitment and interviewing during a study that sought to explore the transition of nurses into academic life and the associated ethical implications. Background: This paper explores the challenges faced in conducting research where the potential participants are peers and workplace colleagues. There are advantages when conducting research with those among whom a pre-existing relationship is shared. However, difficulties can also arise. Review methods: A methodological review was undertaken. Key database searches included CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar using the keywords as search terms. Studies were included if they described in detail issues surrounding qualitative interviewing of peers and colleagues. Discussion: Management of the issues involved is discussed, with emphasis on boundaries, trust and rapport, the use of self-disclosure and maintaining confidentiality. Conclusion: Research involving peers and colleagues has received relatively little consideration in the literature. There are difficulties associated with interviewing participants with whom the researcher has a pre-existing and ongoing relationship in the same organisation. To ensure ethical conduct, strategies can be used to mitigate negative situations such as issues surrounding dual roles, practising reflexivity, trust and rapport, self-disclosure and confidentiality. Implications for research/practice: It is imperative that dual roles are declared and acknowledged. Researchers need to be mindful of the difficulties that may occur and prioritise participants' confidentiality and privacy. © 2014 RCN Publishing Ltd.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Nurse Researcher	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.7748/nr.21.5.28.e1232	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Peer Group	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Interprofessional Relations	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nursing Methodology Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Ethics, Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Interviews as Topic	en_US
dc.title	Conducting qualitative research in the context of pre-existing peer and collegial relationships	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	5	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	21	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - WHO CC
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	5	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	21	en_US

Abstract:

Aim: To highlight issues and challenges faced in recruitment and interviewing during a study that sought to explore the transition of nurses into academic life and the associated ethical implications. Background: This paper explores the challenges faced in conducting research where the potential participants are peers and workplace colleagues. There are advantages when conducting research with those among whom a pre-existing relationship is shared. However, difficulties can also arise. Review methods: A methodological review was undertaken. Key database searches included CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar using the keywords as search terms. Studies were included if they described in detail issues surrounding qualitative interviewing of peers and colleagues. Discussion: Management of the issues involved is discussed, with emphasis on boundaries, trust and rapport, the use of self-disclosure and maintaining confidentiality. Conclusion: Research involving peers and colleagues has received relatively little consideration in the literature. There are difficulties associated with interviewing participants with whom the researcher has a pre-existing and ongoing relationship in the same organisation. To ensure ethical conduct, strategies can be used to mitigate negative situations such as issues surrounding dual roles, practising reflexivity, trust and rapport, self-disclosure and confidentiality. Implications for research/practice: It is imperative that dual roles are declared and acknowledged. Researchers need to be mindful of the difficulties that may occur and prioritise participants' confidentiality and privacy. © 2014 RCN Publishing Ltd.

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