Avoiding Traps in Member Checking
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
Due to the variations of design and protocol in qualitative inquiry, researchers may inadvertently create problems for themselves in terms of the trustworthiness of their research. Miscommunication between participants and researchers can especially arise from the unique and unpredictable nature of human dynamics. In this paper I contend that such problems, or traps, can easily and at times unknowingly be set during the qualitative process known as member checking, threatening the researcher/participant relationship and possibly the stability of the study. In this paper, I examine member checking through five vignettes personally experienced. These vignettes are preceded by a presentation of common procedures for increasing trustworthiness, and are followed by several recommendations for avoiding the setting and triggering of member checking traps.
Department
Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services
Print ISSN
1052-0147
Online ISSN
2160-3715
Publication Title
The Qualitative Report
Recommended Citation
Carlson, J. A. (2010). Avoiding traps in member checking. The Qualitative Report, 15(5), 1102-1113. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2010.1332
DOI
10.46743/2160-3715/2010.1332
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Copyright © 2010 Julie A. Carlson and NSUWorks
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