Vivian, you are such a treasured professional partner, and this particular reflection resonates deeply for me. I think you’re right: There’s something about the in-the-moment-ness of live qualitative research that can be transformative for the researcher as well as the participants. I can think of so many times I approached a set of groups or interviews with some mixture of fatigue and dread only to complete the work energized and heartened by the essential goodness of humanity. Thanks for the reminder.
Thoughtful and so true, Vivian. Having that separate, focused time without screens or other interruptions, and allowing ourselves to be fully present, is a wonderful gift. Thanks for the reminder!
Vivian, you are such a treasured professional partner, and this particular reflection resonates deeply for me. I think you’re right: There’s something about the in-the-moment-ness of live qualitative research that can be transformative for the researcher as well as the participants. I can think of so many times I approached a set of groups or interviews with some mixture of fatigue and dread only to complete the work energized and heartened by the essential goodness of humanity. Thanks for the reminder.
Thoughtful and so true, Vivian. Having that separate, focused time without screens or other interruptions, and allowing ourselves to be fully present, is a wonderful gift. Thanks for the reminder!