Methodology
and Research
Limitations
1. Research Design
This research entailed solely qualitative data
collection methods to gain in-depth insight and an
inclusive and comprehensive understanding of the
impact of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based
Violence in Jordan. It focused on two elements: (1)
What were the psychological, social, and economic
consequences of TFGBV on survivors? And (2) Did
TFGBV affect survivors' public and political
participation, both in real-world spaces and online?
In line with feminist research principles, the
qualitative interviews prioritized the voices and
lived experiences of TFGBV survivors, ensuring that
their narratives shaped the analysis and reflected
their diverse realities. A reflexive approach was
employed throughout, recognizing the positionality
of the researcher and mitigating power imbalances
in the interviewer-interviewee relationship. For
instance, emphasis was placed on the research team
positionality and power dynamics, while also
ensuring that participants' voices were centered.
This involved fostering an empathetic, traumainformed environment where participants shared
their stories on their own terms, empowering them
as co-creators of knowledge. Ethical considerations,
including ongoing consent and confidentiality, were
prioritized to mitigate power imbalances and ensure
the research respected participants' agency and lived
experiences. Moreover, the study fostered an ethical,
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