Researching the sacred: reflections on the challenges and ethics of data collection.
Article
Pirani, F. and Papadopoulos, R. 2007. Researching the sacred: reflections on the challenges and ethics of data collection. Journal of Health, Social and Environmental Issues. 8 (1), pp. 19-26.
Type | Article |
---|---|
Title | Researching the sacred: reflections on the challenges and ethics of data collection. |
Authors | Pirani, F. and Papadopoulos, R. |
Abstract | The paper describes the process of data collection and the challenges encountered during a study carried out at a religiously sacred site, that is, a Muslim shrine in Pakistan. Conducting research in a Pakistani cultural setting, using a research process and ethical framework derived from a Western world perspective presented a series of challenges. These included issues arising from working in an environment closely related to a particular religious value and belief system and a lack of basic infrastructure and privacy when conversing with people who were vulnerable and unacquainted with the concept of this type of research. Cultural awareness, empathy, a non judgemental approach, and reflective research can assist in maintaining ethical practice among researchers. |
Publisher | Middlesex University |
Journal | Journal of Health, Social and Environmental Issues |
ISSN | 1478-5692 |
Publication dates | |
2007 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 08 Jul 2010 |
Output status | Published |
Language | English |
https://repository.mdx.ac.uk/item/82y5q
79
total views0
total downloads1
views this month0
downloads this month