The body in autoethnography

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Abstract

In this chapter we elaborate on the role of the body in autoethnographic research. We suggest that recognizing the myriad ways in which our fleshy bodies play a part in the practice of autoethnographic research, allow us to advance current methodological debates. We lean on autoethnographic fieldworks that we, as culturally oriented business and tourism scholars, have conducted. In particular, we exemplify how the recognition of the sleeping body and the affective body helps us to respond to challenges related to the study of messy, unstable, ephemeral, and ubiquitous research phenomena. We conclude by discussing the opportunities of an increased body-reflexivity in autoethnographic research process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMultifaceted Autoethnography
Subtitle of host publicationTheoretical Advancements, Practical Considerations and Field Illustrations
EditorsHenna Syrjälä, Anu Norrgrann
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherNova Science Publishers
Chapter5
Pages125-145
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-53613-565-7
ISBN (Print)9781536135640
Publication statusPublished - 2018
MoEC publication typeA3 Part of a book or another research book

Publication series

SeriesResearch Methodology and Data Analysis

Field of science

  • Methodology

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