Autoethnography as a method for reflexive research and practice in vocational psychology
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Article Title | Autoethnography as a method for reflexive research and practice in vocational psychology |
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ERA Journal ID | 20813 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | McIlveen, Peter |
Journal Title | Australian Journal of Career Development |
Journal Citation | 17 (2), pp. 13-20 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2008 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Place of Publication | Camberwell, Australia |
ISSN | 1038-4162 |
2200-6974 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.acer.edu.au/ajcd/index.html |
Abstract | This paper overviews the qualitative research method 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 amidst 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 methods for vocational psychology research and practice. |
Keywords | vocational psychology; autoethnography; qualitative research; reflective practice; career counselling |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Careers and Employment |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yv77/autoethnography-as-a-method-for-reflexive-research-and-practice-in-vocational-psychology
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