Discursive positioning : an analytic tool for autoethnographic research on the socio-cultural contexts of food /
This case describes autoethnographic research I conducted on my experiences relating to food and eating in the context of heated social and political debate around genetically modified foods in Hawai'i. It also highlights discursive positioning as a theoretical construct for understanding and a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
SAGE Publications Ltd,
2018.
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| Series: | SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This case describes autoethnographic research I conducted on my experiences relating to food and eating in the context of heated social and political debate around genetically modified foods in Hawai'i. It also highlights discursive positioning as a theoretical construct for understanding and analyzing relational experiences and the way they are shaped by the narratives that define our social norms. The emotional and psychological stress caused by controversial public debates are often experienced internally, as individuals attempt to process the various messages they receive about a given issue. This case study explains how and why I combined autoethnography (as a research method) and discursive positioning (as both an ontological framework and a strategy for data analysis) to examine this internal psychological phenomenon and how it is influenced by public discourse. Strengths and limitations of my chosen methods are shared, along with suggestions for other researchers who intend to pursue similar projects. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781526444233 1526444232 |