The aim of this paper is to present notes from a study on the identity and reflexivity of a researcher within an observed cultural group using emic and etic perspectives. The cultural group under observation was male Arabs and the study used a coding system to note the thoughts and feelings of the researcher which were later analysed. The study found that the researcher perceived normality within the group because of his mental prisons. Further analysis of the notes taken during observation of the cultural group indicate bias in the researcher’s original interpretations due to an occurrence. Further observation and study of the group would have enhanced confidence in the interpretations of the study.
Published Date: 2023-11-29; Received Date: 2020-06-22
