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Getting up close and personal
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Getting up close and personal

J. Northcote and T. Phillips
Qualitative Research Journal, Vol.19(2), pp.132-145
2019
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Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of peer researchers in participant observation. Design/methodology/approach The research involved interviews with 11 fieldworkers aged 18–25 years. Findings The method improves access to settings and provides useful context information on participants. Research limitations/implications It is a useful method in situations where normal access to participants and settings is problematic. Originality/value The paper is the first ever evaluation of supervised peer research (as opposed to peer-led research).

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