1. the quality of being reflexive; the ability to reflect upon or examine oneself
Usage: philosophy; psychology
2. the property of a relation in which every element is related to itself
Usage: mathematics; logic
3. the practice of examining one’s own beliefs, judgments, and practices during the research process
Usage: sociology; anthropology

Examples

• The philosopher emphasized the importance of reflexivity in understanding human consciousness.
• In mathematics, equality is an example of a reflexive relation because every number equals itself.
• The anthropologist practiced reflexivity by questioning her own cultural assumptions during fieldwork.
• Reflexivity in research helps scholars acknowledge their potential biases.
• The concept of reflexivity is central to modern sociological theory.
• Students were encouraged to develop reflexivity about their learning processes.