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Key Concepts for the Insider-Researcher

A most important aspect of work based research is the researcher's situatedness and context. Within this, the unique perspective of the researcher inevitably makes a difference to the research. An understanding of the critique of insider research, along with the specific issues that often arise for insiders, such as the need for sensitivity towards colleagues when undertaking research, appears in this chapter. The development of the self and the potential impact that insider research can have in a particular organization or professional sphere are emphasized. An important aspect of work based research is that it is within the researcher's own work practice. The concept of 'social situatedness' originally put forward by Vygotsky (1962), and situatedness in terms of learning developed by Lave and Wenger (1991), is that the development of individual intelligence requires both social and cultural influences, and the multiple perspectives needed for understanding are provided by context. Situatedness arises from the interplay between agent (you, the researcher), situation (the particular set of circumstances and your position within it), and context (where, when and background). Organizational, professional and personal contexts will affect the way a piece of research and development is undertaken. In the organizational context, the culture and structure of your work situation and the actions and thinking of colleagues are likely to shape your work. When researchers are insiders, they draw upon the shared understandings and trust of their immediate and more removed colleagues with whom normal social interactions of working communities have been developed.