Using reproductive justice as a theoretical lens in qualitative research in psychology

IF 4.6 3区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Qualitative Research in Psychology Pub Date : 2022-09-12 DOI:10.1080/14780887.2022.2121236

T. Morison

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Reproductive Justice has become somewhat of a buzzword, inspiring qualitative research on a range of sexual and reproductive issues. However, uptake in psychology has been somewhat slow, in part due to the absence of well-defined methodology and rigorous methods for applying a Reproductive Justice framework. Psychology research claiming a Reproductive Justice approach often lacks specificity regarding its underlying theoretical assumptions and how the chosen methodology enables Reproductive Justice analysis. Failing to engage with the theoretical foundations of Reproductive Justice or explicate how these inform one’s work can lead to underdeveloped application, deviation from the central principles, and misappropriation of Reproductive Justice Theory, thus failing to realise its radical potential. Accordingly, focusing on the application of Reproductive Justice in qualitative psychology research, I discuss three core theoretical antecedents of Reproductive Justice and present three corresponding approaches to application, illustrated with examples. The objective is to offer concrete analytical strategies for applying Reproductive Justice theory and to stimulate further thinking and discussion regarding how the theory might be fruitfully and rigorously used in qualitative research in psychology.

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用生殖公正作为心理学定性研究的理论视角

摘要生殖正义已经成为一个流行词，激发了人们对一系列性和生殖问题的定性研究。然而，心理学的发展有些缓慢，部分原因是缺乏明确的方法和严格的方法来应用生殖正义框架。声称生殖正义方法的心理学研究往往缺乏其基本理论假设的具体性，以及所选择的方法如何能够进行生殖正义分析。如果不参与生殖正义的理论基础，或者不解释这些理论基础如何为一个人的工作提供信息，可能会导致对生殖正义理论的应用不充分、偏离中心原则和挪用，从而无法实现其根本潜力。因此，围绕生殖正义在质性心理学研究中的应用，本文讨论了生殖正义的三个核心理论前提，并提出了三种相应的应用方法，并举例说明。目的是为应用生殖正义理论提供具体的分析策略，并激发人们对该理论如何在心理学的定性研究中得到有效和严格的应用的进一步思考和讨论。

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Qualitative Research in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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20.00

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期刊介绍： Qualitative Research in Psychology is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, original research. It aims to become the primary forum for qualitative researchers in all areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental, educational, clinical, health, and forensic psychology. The journal also welcomes psychologically relevant qualitative research from other disciplines. It seeks innovative and pioneering work that advances the field of qualitative research in psychology. The journal has published state-of-the-art debates on various research approaches, methods, and analytic techniques, such as discourse analysis, interpretative phenomenological analysis, visual analyses, and online research. It has also explored the role of qualitative research in fields like psychosocial studies and feminist psychology. Additionally, the journal has provided informative articles on ethics, transcription, interviewee recruitment, and has introduced innovative research techniques like photovoice, autoethnography, template analysis, and psychogeography. While the predominant audience consists of psychology professionals using qualitative research methods in academic, clinical, or occupational settings, the journal has an interdisciplinary focus. It aims to raise awareness of psychology as a social science that encompasses various qualitative approaches. In summary, Qualitative Research in Psychology is a leading forum for qualitative researchers in psychology. It publishes cutting-edge research, explores different research approaches and techniques, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.