A researcher makes his/her intentions to study a group known, and then engages fully in the group's activities. This carries the risk of limiting rapport with original members of the group and "going native," or losing researcher objectivity through identification with the meanings of the group. What research role is the researcher taking on?

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The researcher is taking on the role of "participant as observer," where they are actively involved in the group's activities while making their research intentions known, which can lead to the risk of losing objectivity.

A Researcher Makes His/her Intentions to Study a Group Known