The ethics of anonymization when talking to older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people about health care experiences / Michael Toze ; edited by Nathan Emmerich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Toze, Michael, author.

Contributor:

Emmerich, Nathan, editor.

Series:

SAGE Research Methods. Cases.

SAGE Research Methods. Cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethnology--Qualitative research.

Ethnology.

Older sexual minorities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd., 2018.

Summary:

Anonymization is usually seen as important for research, especially when dealing with sensitiv. topics. This case study describes issues with anonymization which arose in a qualitative interview-based project exploring the health care experiences of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people. Questions of names, identity, and anonymity often hold particular significance among older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people. Some older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people may want to keep aspects of their identity private, whereas others may see it as important to be open about who they are. In addition, the depth of information gathered regarding participants' personal situations and their community ties meant it was, at times, difficult to strike a balance between retaining anonymity and capturing relevant aspects of individual experiences. Anonymizing very personal experiences is likely to become increasingly challenging as information online becomes more comprehensive and easier to cross-reference. Researchers should consider how best to negotiate questions of identity in a specific context and take into account the potential implications of changing technology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-5264-2844-X

9781526428448

OCLC:

1020261663