Insights from a focused autobiography

Journal/Book: Occup Ther J Res. 1997; 17: 1383 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20849-1725. Amer Occup Ther Found Inc. 99-104.

Abstract: Use of a focused autobiographical account to explicate researcher bias in a qualitative study had the unintended effect of identifying additional research questions and analytical insights. Hermeneutic theory suggests that bias, or ''pre-understanding,'' is a necessary condition of any interpretative endeavor.

Note: Article Dickie VA, Eastern Michigan Univ, Occupat Therapy Program, Ypsilanti,MI 48197 USA

Keyword(s): focused autobiography; crafts; pre-understanding; bias

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