Advances in Nursing Science
Volume 40, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 109-121

A Bicultural Researcher's Reflections on Ethical Research Practices with Muslim Immigrant Women: Merging Boundaries and Challenging Binaries (Article)

Salma J.* , Ogilvie L. , Keating N. , Hunter K.F.
  • a Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, MacEwan University, Robbins Health Learning Centre, City Centre Campus, 10700-104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J4S2, Canada
  • b Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • c Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • d Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Abstract

Bicultural researchers are well positioned to identify tensions, disrupt binaries of positions, and reconcile differences across cultural contexts to ensure ethical research practices. This article focuses on a bicultural researcher's experiences of ethically important moments in research activities with Muslim immigrant women. Three ethical principles of respect, justice, and concern for welfare are highlighted, revealing the implications of binary constructions of identity, the value of situated knowledge in creating ethical research practices, and the need to recognize agency as a counterforce to oppressive narratives about Muslim women. © 2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Immigrant Muslim women Bicultural feminism Ethics

Index Keywords

immigrant narrative scientist morality Islam human ethics middle aged tension personnel Biomedical Research medical research Research Personnel Aged Morals qualitative research Muslim Humans migrant psychology Emigrants and Immigrants female Aged, 80 and over very elderly welfare identity adult patient selection justice
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016975876&doi=10.1097%2fANS.0000000000000170&partnerID=40&md5=c4ac30ac94c3d311254fa28b3f3b6d8e
DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000170
ISSN: 01619268
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English