I am an early-career researcher with a focus on qualitative research and mental health within marginalised communities. My recent work, analysing data from the TRADE study at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, examines the experiences of racialised adolescents in the UK. Through this, I have navigated the unique emotional challenges associated with insider research. I hold a BSc from the University of Surrey and am currently in the penultimate year of my Graduate Entry Medicine, MBBS degree at King’s College London.
Tavgah Jafar
I am an early-career researcher with a focus on qualitative research and mental health within marginalised communities. My recent work, analysing data from the TRADE study at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, examines the experiences of racialised adolescents in the UK. Through this, I have navigated the unique emotional challenges associated with insider research. I hold a BSc from the University of Surrey and am currently in the penultimate year of my Graduate Entry Medicine, MBBS degree at King’s College London.
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The Emotional Toll of Insider Qualitative Research
In this blog, Tavgah Jafar explores the emotional challenges of insider qualitative research, drawing from their personal experiences. Tavgah reflects on the unexpected emotional impact and share lessons learned, alongside practical advice for new researchers to manage these challenges.
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