ABSTRACT

This paper introduces a framework for reflexively generating a digital research workflow; that is, a qualitative research design that intentionally considers the consequences of using digital tools and spaces in meaningful ways. This framework articulates how considering technological consequences should be, and already are, a part of engaging in methodological reflexivity. While there is vast literature on reflexivity in qualitative research, little has been written about technological reflexivity. We propose four categories of consequences that should be closely considered when adopting digital tools and working within digital spaces in qualitative research designs. To conclude, we illustrate these consequence categories by drawing upon an example of a digital research workflow for transcription that we created in the context of a series of studies into how patient-centered communication skills were demonstrated by learners in the health professions at an American university.

摘要

本文介绍了一个用于反射性生成数字研究工作流程的框架；也就是说，一种定性研究设计，有意识地考虑以有意义的方式使用数字工具和空间的后果。该框架阐明了考虑技术后果应该并且已经成为参与方法论反思性的一部分。虽然定性研究中有大量关于自反性的文献，但关于技术自反性的文章却很少。我们提出了在定性研究设计中采用数字工具并在数字空间内工作时应仔细考虑的四类后果。总而言之，