Oftenconsidered to be a central aspect of ethnography, reflexivity is self-awarenessand self-criticism on the part of the researcher (see Smith, 1999). Emphasis on reflexivity ispart of the rejection of the notion that impartial and unbiased objectivity isthe ideal for any scientific investigation. Since research with humanparticipants requires interaction and establishing a relationship, the concernsand interests of the researcher inevitably play a role, arguably a necessaryrole. Reflexivity is the examination of these concerns and interests.
See Ethnography, Mutuality, Qualitative research
Smith,L. T. (1999). Decolonizing methodologies: Research and indigenous peoples.London, UK & Dunedin, NZ: Zed Books & University of Otago Press.