As Emerson et al. describe it, “the finished ethnography is the ethnographer’s version of those happenings and events” and presents the researcher’s perspective (Emerson, Fretz & Shaw 1995: 209). Thus, it is very important to reflect on aspects such as general circumstances, my own position and the flaws of methods, which may have influenced my research process and my findings.

Reflection on ethical requirements
My research and its findings were influenced and complicated by the strict ethical standards to which I had to adhere…read more.

Reflection on my position in the field
I entered the field as an outsider in two respects… read more.

Reflection on my use of Participant Observation and Thick Description
Using a selective approach for my Participant Observation might have arbitrarily limited my findings… read more.

Reflection on my use of semi-standardised interviews
It is very unfortunate that none of the participants has used the opportunity to actively get involved with the research by commenting… read more.