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Reflections on Intruders: Researcher Influence and Otherness

This article explores the concept of reflexivity in research and the subtle otherness researchers bring, such as through language, attire, and identity, affecting outcomes. It delves into the experiences of researchers as they navigate different worlds, marked as 'targets' or 'victims', and the effort to build relationships despite being perceived as outsiders.

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Reflections on Intruders: Researcher Influence and Otherness

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  1. Intruders with questions and fears- TUPDD0105 Team A Team B • reflexivity? • A process of accounting for the influence of researchers on research outcomes through critical, pro-active, iterative reflection by the researchers.

  2. How we were ‘others’ • Our subtle otherness, intruding into peoples’ worlds • The way we speak: • Dialect accents • Academic lingo (familiarity) • The way we dressed: • Uniforms • Clean shoes • Sunglasses • Who we are: • University employees • What we are asking: • Questions different from those of day-to-day living Entering participants’ worlds (physical and lived)

  3. Our experiences in the data • Marked as ‘targets’ • Victims of crime • Solicited for help finding employment • Local politicking • Grounds for building relationships: • Taking time to explain to these strange strangers • Teasing us about our fear of certain areas in the community (above): The standing position of experts (left): Outsiders looking in Kelly Lizo Participants

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