Ethics in Qualitative Criminological Research

Risks, Boundaries, Emotions, and Reflexivity
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-032-29929-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 104 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 273 g

Providing academic insights, reflections, and practical guidance on ethically conducting qualitative criminological research, this book emphasizes real-life examples to navigate research risks, boundaries, and emotions, while spotlighting reflexivity as a pivotal tool for qualitative inquiries, serving as an ethical compass throughout the research process.

By engaging with this book, readers will be exposed to critical themes of managing risks, including physical harm and psychological trauma, navigating boundaries, dealing with the intense emotions that surface during research, and the importance of reflexivity in qualitative criminological research. The themes are illustrated through real-life examples that the authors have encountered during their fieldwork, using reflexive practices to highlight how they were able to ethically deal with unforeseen challenges. By presenting solutions, asking critical questions, and offering practical recommendations, the book guides readers on mitigating ethical issues, and provides a comprehensive approach to conducting research responsibly and ethically.

Ethics in Qualitative Criminological Research will be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic researchers and practitioners with an interest in conducting research, and pracademics occupying both practitioner and academic roles.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rahman, Mohammed

Deuchar, Ross

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Philosophy, Ethics, Research Governance, and Reflexivity



2 Dealing with Risks: Applying for Ethical Approval and Changes after Ethical Approval



3 Dealing with Boundaries: Negotiating Boundaries, Disclosure, and Ethical Covertness



4 Dealing with Research Emotions: Emotional Engagement, Exposure, and Reflexivity



5 Research Publication, the Future of Research Ethics, and Practical Recommendations

Über Autor(innen)

Mohammed Rahman is Senior Lecturer in the College of Law, Social and Criminal Justice at Birmingham City University, UK. He is also a Network Expert for the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

Ross Deuchar is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland, UK.