Critique Positionality
- Due Oct 6, 2019 at 11:59pm
- Points 14
- Questions 7
- Available Sep 24, 2019 at 12am - Oct 7, 2019 at 8am
- Time Limit None
- Allowed Attempts Unlimited
Instructions
It is important for social researchers to understand how their background and identity influences their research - this is known as positionality. Rowe (2014) describes positionality as:
Positionality refers to the stance or positioning of the researcher in relation to the social and political context of the study—the community, the organization or the participant group. The position adopted by a researcher affects every phase of the research process, from the way the question or problem is initially constructed, designed and conducted to how others are invited to participate, the ways in which knowledge is constructed and acted on and, finally, the ways in which outcomes are disseminated and published. (p. 627)
The questions in this assignment will help you understand your own positionality as it relates to participating in your physical activity this semester. The focus of this understanding will be on your identity.