Contextual Vulnerability of the Researcher
Postdoctoral fellow Katharina Wuropulos joins panel discussing the inclusion of researchers' wellbeing in research ethics.
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Postdoctoral fellow Katharina Wuropulos is the leader of the study "Voices of the Workforce: Media Matters and Democratic Preparedness in the Lives of Women and Young Parent"; which is one of several etnographic studies carried out in the PREPARE project. On March 18th 2025, she will join a panel discussing researchers' vulnerability.
About the webinar
- Title and link: Webinar. Contextual Vulnerability of the Researcher: Discussion on Integrating Researchers’ Emotional Well-Being in Research Ethics | COREnet | COST Action
- Time and place: Online, 18.03.2025, 13:00-14:30
- Organizer: COREnet
Abstract
Qualitative research can be deeply personal and immersive, shaped by the researcher’s interactions in the field. But how does this exposure affect the researcher? What challenges arise when navigating emotionally intense topics, vulnerable target groups, risky fieldwork conditions, or institutional barriers? While there is no single solution to all challenges, increasing awareness and institutional support can make a significant difference. In this webinar, COST Action COREnet members with external experts will discuss researchers’ emotional well-being, contextual vulnerabilities, and the importance of addressing these issues in research ethics.
