participant observation Flashcards
1
Q
Overt
A
Reveal identity
2
Q
covert
A
hide identity
3
Q
What does it do?
A
- study the way of life of a group
- Aim to see the world from their perspective
- usually conducted over a long period of time
- used by interpretivists
Participant observation study:
4
Q
P Advantages
A
- Build rapport and gain
trust - No training needed
5
Q
T advantages
A
- Retain objectives (no
emotions involved) - Flexibility - not fixed hypothesis
- Watch body language (high validity)
6
Q
P disadvantages
A
- time consuming
- requires interpersonal skills (not everyone has these)
7
Q
E disadvantages
A
Deceives the people involved
8
Q
Study
A
Natalie jolly - amish community
- had to gain access through a gatekeeper
-observed for a long time being a non-amish midwife
Simon winlow - how societal changes have affected masculinity and the role of violene/crime in wc culture
8
Q
Study
A
Natalie jolly - amish community
- had to gain access through a gatekeeper
-observed for a long time being a non-amish midwife
Simon winlow - how societal changes have affected masculinity and the role of violene/crime in wc culture
