This module begins with mentioning the definition of reflexivity and enumerating the different types of reflexivity; it then describes in brief the difference between reflection and reflexivity and traces the gradual development of reflexivity in qualitative research inquiry. It then declares the specific functions of reflexivity that it purports to fulfill in qualitative psychology and how much essential is the implication of reflexive attitude in the qualitative studies throughout the research journey. At last, this module scrutinizes reflexivity from a critical perspective and provide with several practices of engaging in meaningful reflexivity.
3. Reflexivity
3.1 Reflexivity definition
Reflexivity includes the analyst reporting her or his convictions, viewpoint, qualities and responses to the object of study and evaluating the conceivable effect of these on the accumulation and examination of information. By documenting we understand that the researcher should include in their report each and every aspect making things known & transparent rather than keeping any secret. Beliefs are those assumptions which are accepted to be true without any evidence. For example, belief in God, belief in free will. Attitude stands for the position and orientation that a person adopts, such as she takes a very tough attitude
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We shall now discuss that what aspects of both separates them with respect to qualitative research. Reflection is identified as a general arrangement of contemplations concerned mostly with procedure and confirmation, guaranteeing that measures are taken to speak to members in their “actual” light. It frequently intends to accomplish the positivist objective of exactness when reporting members’ record of reality and is considered as a discrete arrangement of undertakings to guarantee