The vulnerable researcher: Facing the challenges of sensitive research

Qualitative Research Journal

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 278-288

  Sherry, Emma ^a  

^a LA TROBE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Emotional fatigue; Self care; Vulnerable communities

Indexed keywords

EID: 84899448819     PISSN: 14439883     EISSN: 14480980     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/QRJ-10-2012-0007     Document Type: Article

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