Embarking on a Journey of Reflexivity: Insights from Research Practice

Abstract

The primary aim of this article is to provide an analysis of the notion of reflexivity within the context of qualitative research. This concept serves to enhance researchers' self-awareness regarding the underlying reasons for their decisions and contributes to the development of knowledge. This paper provides insights derived from the author's personal experience of composing a doctoral thesis, with respect to the reflexive practices that were duly considered. Concurrently, the objective of this article is to examine reflexivity from a pragmatic standpoint and as a means of attaining a more profound comprehension of "what you do and why you do, what you do." This paper examines the concept from both theoretical and practical perspectives for a comprehensive view. This paper points out that researchers do use reflexivity, but the key question is how much they are aware of this important practice. All in all, the concepts and reflexive practices that are discussed in this paper will serve as the impetus for one's own personal voyage of reflexivity