オーラリティにおいて当事者性を問う意味(<特集2>オーラリティにおける当事者性/非当事者性をめぐって)

抄録

This workshop was organized to examine the relationship between the interviewers and the interviewees from the viewpoint of the positionality of the person concerned. Because of the prior discussion between coordinators and the speakers, the workshop was able to provide appropriate presentations followed by exciting discussions. I point our two issues, which were clarified through the workshop. Firstly, how should interviewers comprehend interviewees' positionality? Interviewers should recognize the uniqueness of interviewees' positionality, which makes it possible for interviewers to deeply understand the interviewees' story. Secondly, how should interviewers choose their positionality? Interviewers' positionality can be influenced by the interviewees' story. What is important for the interviewers is to choose their own positionality so as to embrace the experiences of the interviewees. Additionally, the interviewers should flexibly respond to the changes of the positionality of the person concerned.