Open AccessLost in translation: Reflexive thematic analysis in research with Pacific peoples
Author(s) -
Byron Rangiwai,
Dion Enari,
Christina Masae,
Daniel Paea,
Lavinia Tahilanu-Mapili,
Veronica Vailahi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
kaharoa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1178-6035
DOI - 10.24135/tekaharoa.v17i1.354
Subject(s) - reflexivity , thematic analysis , perspective (graphical) , sociology , thematic map , epistemology , linguistics , qualitative research , social science , geography , computer science , cartography , philosophy , artificial intelligence
This paper reflects on reflexive thematic analyses with Pacific peoples from different cultural and language backgrounds. This paper will briefly describe reflexive thematic analysis according to Braun et al. (2019) and reflect upon issues concerning thematic analysis and Pacific cultures and languages. As academics, researchers, and practitioners, “we engage in a co-construction of knowledge” with our communities while adhering to cross-cultural notions of respect (Enari & Rangiwai, 2021, p. 2). We draw upon our collective cultural knowledge to offer a unique insider perspective (Enari & Rangiwai, 2021) concerning our current understandings of reflexive thematic analysis as it applies to research with Pacific peoples.