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ERIC Number: EJ802479
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1038-4162
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Autoethnography as a Method for Reflexive Research and Practice in Vocational Psychology
McIlveen, Peter
Australian Journal of Career Development, v17 n2 p13-20 Win 2008
This paper overviews the qualitative research method of autoethnography and its relevance to research in vocational psychology and practice in career development. Autoethnography is a reflexive means by which the researcher-practitioner consciously embeds himself or herself in theory and practice, and by way of intimate autobiographic account, explicates a phenomenon under investigation or intervention. Autoethnography is presented as a vehicle to operationalise social constructionist research and practice that aims to establish trustworthiness and authenticity. Furthermore, the method is presented as a means to operationalise the notion of critical consciousness within researchers and practitioners. It is concluded that autoethnography should be admitted to the methodological repertoire of vocational psychology research and practice.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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