The Retreat to Positionality Statements: A Critique of the Assumptions (And How to Avoid Making Them)
Published online on May 25, 2026
Abstract
Theory & Psychology, Ahead of Print.
The growing emphasis on “positionality” in academic research—where authors disclose personal characteristics thought to influence their work—has sparked significant debate. In this article, we critically examine the concept of positionality, tracing its ...
The growing emphasis on “positionality” in academic research—where authors disclose personal characteristics thought to influence their work—has sparked significant debate. In this article, we critically examine the concept of positionality, tracing its ...