Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies
Volume 16, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 217-234

Methodological and Ethical Challenges in Partnering for Refugee Research: Evidence From Two Australian Studies (Article)

Obijiofor L.* , Colic-Peisker V. , Hebbani A.
  • a School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
  • b School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • c School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia

Abstract

In this article we reflect on methodological and ethical challenges encountered while conducting two large, nationally funded studies on refugee resettlement in Australia. We focus on collaborative research partnerships, specifically with “industry partners,” wherein the partners may have different understandings of the research process and different agendas, and with bilingual research assistants. We analyze methodological challenges primarily pertaining to collecting good-quality data in cross-cultural contexts and ethical challenges concerned with ensuring confidentiality in recently arrived, tightly knit communities where community insiders assisted in accessing respondents and collecting data. © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Australia Research ethics research partnership cross-cultural research methodological challenges bilingual assistants Refugees

Index Keywords

research refugee Australia human settlement ethics Culture
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85004115695&doi=10.1080%2f15562948.2016.1250977&partnerID=40&md5=4a073a40b4d02081d40748dea8d853f8
DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2016.1250977
ISSN: 15562948
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English