Written by Tracy Morison

Let’s be honest: reflexivity is one of the most overused and under-explained terms in qualitative research. We all say we’re being reflexive—often in a neat little paragraph in the methodology section—but what does that actually look like in practice?

This post is a practical (and hopefully honest) attempt to answer that question. It’s aimed at students and early-career researchers, especially those using feminist or critical qualitative methods, but may also be useful for more experienced researchers looking to deepen their practice. Think of it as a field guide to doing reflexivity in real life: not just writing about it, but using it to enrich your thinking and deepen your analysis.

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