Title

Qualitative Research and Vicarious Trauma: The Use of Reflexivity

Authors

Dawn Higgins, Walden University

Files

Description

Qualitative researchers studying traumatic events may experience vicarious trauma. The research practice of reflexivity addresses biases of the researcher, however, there is no explicit practice to address symptoms of vicarious trauma. In this introspective study, the researcher uses a reflexive worksheet to explore vicarious trauma in her study on 9/ll.

Publication Date

2017

City

National Harbor, MD

Keywords

Research Symposium

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Psychiatry and Psychology