Signaling Safety: Characterizing Fieldwork Experiences and Their Implications for Career Trajectories

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This study presents a qualitative analysis of field researchers’ experiences based on interviews, focusing on both positive and negative aspects of conducting academic research in the field. It identifies two main issues: unclear professional behavior guidelines at field sites and difficulties accessing professional resources and opportunities. Respondents reported a lack of consequences for breaches of… Read more »

Mental health in the field

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This article speaks to the importance of mental health in field work and summarizes the factors that impact mental health in the field.

Safety and Belonging in the Field: A Checklist for Educators

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A comprehensive checklist that seeks to make fieldwork a “positive, generative, collective, and valuable experience for all participants.” Written by authors with a wide range of backgrounds and field experiences, this document stresses inclusivity over each step in the fieldwork process, from planning to the return and debrief.