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Interpreting the Interpreter: Navigating Translation, Interpretation and Mediation
The author argues that interpreters in qualitative research are not mere linguistic translators but active mediators who influence data through their social positioning and cultural knowledge. Using fieldwork from Bosnia-Herzegovina, the paper highlights how the 'hybrid parole' created by interpreters can provide deep insights into trauma and power dynamics, while also warning of the ethical and psychological toll on interpreters who translate traumatic experiences. The author advocates for a more nuanced approach to interpreter selection, training, and debriefing to enhance the validity and ethics of cross-cultural research.
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Document type: Research paper