Challenges associated with qualitative interviewing for Indigenous research: Insights from experience

McGrath, Pam; Rawson, Nicole; Adidi, Leonora

doi:10.5172/mra.2013.7.2.260

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“…Similar issues as those described in this paper such as participants being unfamiliar with the research process can occur with other vulnerable groups which can impede their participation (Mcgrath et al 2013). Strategies to address interview skills and ethical considerations as described in this paper are similarly outlined when interviewing newly migrant women (Merry et al 2011).…”

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Challenges in accessing and interviewing participants with severe mental illness

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Challenges in accessing and interviewing participants with severe mental illness

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“…Interviews lasted between 25 and 55 min. Where mothers indicated a preference to not be recorded, researchers produced detailed field notes documenting interview accounts from memory, a practice used in previous Aboriginal research [ 33 ]. In the interviews with the mothers, questions included experiences of motherhood, life changes since having children, and experiences of the group.…”

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Constructions and experiences of motherhood in the context of an early intervention for Aboriginal mothers and their children: mother and healthcare worker perspectives

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BackgroundThe colonisation of Australia has been associated with traumatic consequences for Aboriginal health and wellbeing, including the breakdown of the traditional family unit and negative consequences for the mother/child relationship. Early-intervention programs have been developed to assist families to overcome disadvantage and strengthen mother/child attachment. However, there is no research examining Aboriginal women’s subjective experiences and constructions of motherhood in the context of such programs, and no research on the perceived impact of such programs, from the perspective of Aboriginal mothers and healthcare workers (HCWs), with previous research focusing on child outcomes.MethodResearchers conducted participant observation of an early intervention program for Aboriginal mothers and young children over a 6 month period, one-to-one interviews and a focus group with 10 mothers, and interviews with nine HCWs, in order to examine their perspectives on motherhood and the intervention program.ResultsThematic analysis identified 2 major themes under which subthemes were clustered. Constructions of motherhood: ‘The resilient mother: Coping with life trauma and social stress’ and ‘The good mother: Transformation of self through motherhood’; Perspectives on the intervention: ‘“Mothers come to life”: Transformation through therapy’; and ‘“I know I’m a good mum”: The need for connections, skills and time for self’.ConclusionsThe mothers constructed themselves as being resilient ‘good mothers’, whilst also acknowledging their own traumatic life experiences, predominantly valuing the peer support and time-out aspects of the program. HCWs positioned the mothers as ‘traumatised’, yet also strong, and expressed the view that in order to improve mother/child attachment a therapeutic transformation is required. These results suggest that early interventions for Aboriginal mothers should acknowledge and strengthen constructions of the good and resilient mother. The differing perspectives of mothers and HCWs on the role and impact of the early intervention program reinforces the need for Aboriginal mothers to be involved in the design and implementation of services aimed at assisting their families.

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“…The enrolment process was further supported by the interviewer's visits to the community and consultations with relevant individuals within the communities. Further discussion of the challenges associated with the research process are published elsewhere (McGrath, Rawson, and Adidi 2013).…”

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Diagnosis and Treatment for Vulvar Cancer for Indigenous Women From East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory: Bioethical Reflections

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This paper explores the bioethical issues associated with the diagnosis and treatment of vulvar cancer for Indigenous women in East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. Based on a qualitative study of a vulvar cancer cluster of Indigenous women, the article highlights four main topics of bioethical concern drawn from the findings: informed consent, removal of body parts, pain management, and issues at the interface of Indigenous and Western health care. The article seeks to make a contribution towards Indigenous health and bioethics and bring to light areas of further research.

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Challenges associated with qualitative interviewing for Indigenous research: Insights from experience

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Challenges in accessing and interviewing participants with severe mental illness

Challenges in accessing and interviewing participants with severe mental illness

Constructions and experiences of motherhood in the context of an early intervention for Aboriginal mothers and their children: mother and healthcare worker perspectives

Diagnosis and Treatment for Vulvar Cancer for Indigenous Women From East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory: Bioethical Reflections

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