Qualitative and Digital Research in Times of Crisis: Methods, Reflexivity, and Ethics

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Including contributions on qualitative and digital research from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas, this volume explores the creative and thoughtful ways in which researchers have adapted methods and rethought relationships in response to challenges arising from crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters or violent conflict. Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters or violent conflict present numerous challenges for researchers. Faced with disruption, obstacles and even danger to their own lives, researchers in times of crisis must adapt or redesign existing research methods in order to continue their work effectively. Including contributions on qualitative and digital research from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas, this volume explores the creative and thoughtful ways in which researchers have adapted methods and rethought relationships in response to challenges arising from crises. Their collective reflections, strategies and practices highlight the importance of responsive, ethical and creative research design and the need to develop methods for fostering mutual, reflexive and healthy relationships in times of crisis.

Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999 and specialises in creative research methods and ethics. Su-ming Khoo is Senior Lecturer in Political Science and Sociology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. She specialises in critical development studies, human rights, higher education and decolonial and transdisciplinary approaches.

"In a rapidly changing research environment, this is a needed and thought-provoking research methods book. For those undertaking research during times of crisis, this book provides guidance and prompts reflection." Sarita Robinson, University of Central Lancashire "This volume is a welcome resource for researchers working in crises. I particularly liked how ethics was infused throughout the whole book, exemplifying how ethical decision-making happens throughout the research process, especially during crises." Donal O'Mathuna, Ohio State University