Methodological and Ethical Challenges in Partnering for Refugee Research: Evidence From Two Australian Studies |
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Authors: | Levi Obijiofor Val Colic-Peisker Aparna Hebbani |
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Institution: | 1. School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia;2. School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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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. |
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Keywords: | Refugees cross-cultural research research ethics bilingual assistants methodological challenges research partnership Australia |
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