Towards more inclusive qualitative research: the practice of interviewing neurominorities

ABSTRACT

Management scholars increasingly focus their efforts on the development of neurodivergent human capital and the promotion of inclusive employment and decent work. However, it may be argued that existing research still suffers from the lack of a comprehensive appreciation of what neurominorities may find difficult in the research process or how they interpret what the researchers are doing. In the light of only fragmented advice about how qualitative research with neurominorities should be conducted, this short research note aims to promote effective and inclusive qualitative research that ensures that the specific needs of neurominorities are taken into account throughout the entire research pathway. Building on the existing literature and my own reflections, I call on qualitative management scholars to engage in research that is truly impactful at multiple levels by re-considering how they make impact on those who traditionally have less voice or power.

KEYWORDS:

• qualitative research
• management research
• inclusion
• neurodiversity
• reflexivity

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Funding

The study was funded by the Gdansk University of Technology and ARGENTUM “Excellence Initiative – Research University” program [DEC-14/2021/IDUB/I.3.3].

Notes on contributors

Joanna Maria Szulc

Joanna Maria Szulc is an Assistant Professor at Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland. She holds an ESRC-funded PhD in management from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. In her research, she uses qualitative methods to explore the nature of employee relationships, employee well-being, and inclusive work environments.She published her work in international journals and is a recipient of several research grants and awards.