Authenticity in Research →

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Authenticity researchers are the bedrock of genuine and credible research, ensuring that the research is worthwhile and contributes to the field. On the other hand, distortion, such as selectively including or excluding specific data to fit a preconceived conclusion, undermines the study’s credibility. It is crucial that the research accurately reflects the participants' experiences and perspectives without any form of manipulation or distortion. Thisresponsibility for accurate representation of data is a key aspect of our role as researchersr, which means that the conduct and evaluation of research are genuine and credible and that the research is worthwhile and contributes to the field. Distortion, such as selectively including or excluding specific data to fit a preconceived conclusion, undermines the study’s credibility and makes the research evaluations genuine and credible. It signifies that the research is valuable and contributes meaningfully to the field. The research should accurately reflect the participants' experiences and perspectives without distortion or manipulation. For instance, if a researcher selectively includes or excludes specific data to fit a preconceived conclusion, this would be a distortion.

Research should accurately reflect the participants' experiences and perspectives without any distortion or manipulation. For example, if a researcher selectively includes or excludes specific data to support a preconceived conclusion, this constitutes a distortion. In essence, authenticity means that the research is accurate to itself and faithfully represents the subject matter. This concept of authenticity is crucial in ensuring the credibility and value of the researcher, and it should always be at the forefront of our research practices.

How can you be authentic if you don't know your values and beliefs? →

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If you don't know your values and beliefs, being authentic is difficult because authenticity requires acting in alignment with your core principles, which you can't do if you haven't identified those principles; essentially, you can't be true to yourself if you haven't figured out who "yourself" truly is at a deeper level.

The solution is to start looking closer at yourself and making a list of what you believe. At a fundamental level, most people have values. So, make a list of your values.

Honesty is a core value; even those who choose to be dishonest want others to be honest with them. A person may believe that no one is honest, but they still can conclude that it would be better if at least others were.

Accountability and gaining knowledge are core values; most people want others to be accountable for their actions and to continue to learn. If you agree, add that to the list.

Making a list is the first step, but if you look at your decisions and challenges and evaluate if they will help you stay consistent with your identified values, then other values will occur to you. For example, consider whether your career enables you to gain more knowledge and conclude that career reliance is your core value.

Core values are the fundamental beliefs that guide your actions and decisions. They help you stay true to yourself and how you want to show up in the world.

Why Authenticiy Matters →

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Your attitude directly impacts how you communicate and collaborate with others, contribute to the culture of your work environment, and perform your daily tasks and responsibilities.

My book, "Finding the Best Version of Ourselves: The Interview of Self," essentially argues that when you are indeed "authentic"—meaning you are acting in line with your core values and beliefs—you will naturally gravitate towards goals and opportunities that align with your true self. A negative attitude would contradict this authenticity by pulling you away from what genuinely resonates with you.