ABSTRACT

Positionality statements, or statements acknowledging relevant background, context, and situatedness of researcher positions and identities are widely used in qualitative research. In recent years, public claims of insider status have been contested by the communities in question, often popularized in mainstream media. This article explores the complexities and factors that influence the way researchers think about their own positionality in relation to their participants, using written reflections on race and positional dynamics, as well as relevant literature. Through this article, I explore these complexities and the underlying motivations that compel me to present my location, identity, or positionality in particular ways. These reflections are valuable for provoking critical reflection about the way we interpret our own identities in relation to one another, and the reasons we may do so.

摘要

位置性陈述或承认研究人员位置和身份的相关背景、上下文和位置性的陈述被广泛用于定性研究。近年来，有关内部人员身份的公开声明受到相关社区的质疑，通常在主流媒体上广为人知。本文利用对种族和位置动态的书面反思以及相关文献，探讨了影响研究人员思考自己与参与者相关的位置的方式的复杂性和因素。通过这篇文章，我探讨了这些复杂性以及迫使我以特定方式展示我的位置、身份或定位的潜在动机。