Research Methodology and the Individual Fieldworker

1985 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Charlton
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
The Individual

Performing Theatre and Democracy

2021 ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Leila Henriques
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Embodied Experience ◽  
Performance Ethnography ◽  
Theatre History ◽  
Political Narrative ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Individual Perspective

This collection of performances that is linked to this chapter was created as part of the MA exchange project between NTNU and DFL (Drama for Life). Students used performance ethnography as a method for generating performance material in answer to the challenge of building democracy through theatre. South Africa has a rich theatre history that has always engaged with the South African political narrative. Through developing an understanding of the many theatre-making processes that created this unique history, as well as through exploring other contemporary South African performances, students created and tracked their own research methodology so that they were able to hold up a mirror to the world around them. While each performance captured the individual perspective of the performer, they also engaged directly and indirectly with broader South African realities. The course consisted of four components, each shaped by the individual’s journey into their own research methodology. These were: generating material, interpreting the material, rehearsing the material and performing the material. This submission consists of a framing statement written by the lecturer as well as a collection of ten performances that include a short framing statement from each performer. Permission was obtained from all the students to showcase their work apart from one student who has submitted it under a pseudonym. Out of this exploration and through a practical laboratory, students created an embodied experience that addressed the notion of democracy. The value of the work was to gain a fresh embodied perspective of democracy in South Africa. It spoke to our unique South African theatre-making legacy, but also challenged and disrupted our understanding of what democracy is and how it might be performed.

Methodology for the Research Conducted

2021 ◽  
pp. 190-226
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
The Individual

This chapter describes and discusses a combination of research methodologies (e.g., experimental, theoretical, and systems design) used in this research, allowing us to eliminate as much as possible every limitation that can be encountered with the individual methods themselves. For example, experimental research methodology has a limitation because the experiments are performed mainly in a controlled environment and might not reflect properly some practices performed ‘in the wild'. But combining this with some survey and prototype (system's) design reduced such limitations. The knowledge gained from carrying out preliminary experimentation is used in the next chapter to design and model the Hybrid-AutoML system.

scholarly journals Philosophical Discourse in Psychology of C. Jung

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
pp. 03028
Author(s):  
Olga Korkunova ◽  
Tatyana Bushueva
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Unconscious ◽  
Psychic Phenomenon ◽  
It Value ◽  
Nature And Culture ◽  
Energetic Approach ◽  
The Individual ◽  
In The Beginning

The article considers the role of philosophical concepts and philosophical ideas in the psychological works of C. Jung, owing to which he achieved the results. He was able to deeply and thoroughly comprehend the studied psychological phenomenon: the unconscious and its components. This led him to conclusions far beyond the boundaries of psychology, in the sphere of philosophy and cultural studies. Using the principle of determinism, Jung discovered and analyzed psychological causal relationships. He showed that the interaction of culture and nature in man provides him with a movement towards gaining his integrity. At the same time, Jung identified and considered options for the interaction of nature and culture in man. Through the dialectics of subject and object, Jung defined his position in understanding of unconscious and attitude to the concept of Freud. Jung explained the process of interaction between consciousness and the unconscious using energetic approach which was popular in philosophy in the beginning of 20 century. This particular approach allows the scientist to conclude that every psychic phenomenon is a manifestation of human vitality and energy. Energy itself is neither destructive nor creative. Quality gives it value, giving direction to human life, as energy takes its course. Jung formulated the theme of human life and destiny, and examined it through the prism of the influence of the unconscious. Possession of the dialectical style of thinking allowed him to form his research methodology. He shows that, along with socialization, individualization is important for the individual, ensuring individuality and integrity.

An enabling BIM block library: an online repository to facilitate social inclusion in Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Bridge ◽  
Phillippa Carnemolla
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Educational Impact ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Current Block ◽  
The Individual

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the implications of socially inclusive Building Information Modelling (BIM) library components. BIM requires and integrates many sets of predefined blocks or collection of attributes. Any one of the individual blocks can be replicated and/or stored in a block library for later reuse. However, few if any current block libraries contain or have access to the blocks that enable social inclusion. Design/methodology/approach – An action-based research methodology was used to design, develop and deploy three enabling blocks as part of a plan to develop a larger library of tools for BIM practitioners. The Enabling Block Library is an open access library of Australian code-compliant mobility elements published online. This paper discusses the design and development of the library components in detail, explaining how each of the three blocks was selected in our pilot evaluation and how each was identified; fact-checked; planned (designed); deployed (action); and then evaluated. Findings – The process and evaluation highlights that appropriate code-compliant design tools can support greater social inclusion aspects of a built environment project. These are tools that are relevant to the full spectrum of industry users of BIM, including designers, engineers and certifiers. Research limitations/implications – Because this paper documents the project while in an early launch phase, with a small number of launch blocks, the research results were limited in their ability to thoroughly measure industry or educational impact. However, the results showed how a socially inclusive BIM block library can be developed and why this is important, with literature supporting the potential of its dissemination to the design and construction industry. Originality/value – The paper applied action-based research methodology in the development, deployment and evaluation of exploratory BIM use to create more socially inclusive environments. It is of value because it facilitates designers creating the optimum of performance-based accessible environments, rather than the minimum “deemed to satisfy” Building Codes.

scholarly journals Interaksi Sosial Antar Siswa Muslim Dengan Non Muslim Di Kelas XI IPS (Studi Di SMA Negeri 1 Nanga Taman Kabupaten Sekadau)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Deden Deden
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Mutual Respect ◽  
Muslim Students ◽  
Data Collecting ◽  
The Individual

The purpose of this research is to know the cooperation, accommodation, and competition among Muslim non-Muslim students of class XI IPS SMAN 1 Nanga Taman. The research methodology that is used is observation technique, interview, and documentation study while, the tools of data collecting are observation, interview, and documentation. The results showed social interaction between the Muslim and non- Muslim students through spontaneous cooperation, undertaken without orders from anyone, direct cooperation, which is done at the behest of students by teachers, students do not differentiate between Muslims and non-Muslims. Accommodation in the form of tolerance, mutual respect, and respect, compromise when students discuss the group to get the maximum results, while the individual competition is the competition in gaining success in learning, competing to earn achievements, then the competition groups that compete for presenting the best presentation in the discussions, case this relates to learning activities in class and outside of class.

scholarly journals Perceived Challenges of Academic Staff Production of Research Papers in Colleges of Education in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
I. Amoako ◽  
O. E. Boahen ◽  
A. Abaidoo
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Publishing Research ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
The Individual

Apart from improving the ranking of the individual and his/her institution, research publications are also known to make important contributions to the advancement of knowledge and formulation of government policies, thus enhancing institutional, sector and/or national and global development. The study explored challenges that College of Education tutors face in line with publishing research papers and other scholarly materials. Utilizing concurrent nested mixed method design, tutors of all Colleges of Education institutions in Ghana were targeted, however, 190 tutors were drawn from the five Colleges of Education zones in Ghana to participate in the study. A checklist of .72 internal consistency reliability was used to gather the quantitative data while interview schedule was used to gather qualitative data about challenges that affect academic staff publishing of research products. Data to answer research question one was analyzed using descriptive statistics, specifically, percentages and frequencies. However, data to answer research question two were analyzed using Braun and Clarke thematic analysis approach. Findings revealed that college tutors used in the study had awareness and knowledge about how research articles and abstracts are produced but not for other research products such as monograph, book chapters and so on. The study findings further showed that, weaker foundational knowledge and skills in research methodology, lack of writing experience, deficient information technology skills and lack of mentorship constituted the challenges that affected frequent publishing of research products among college tutors. Regular workshops of research methodology and production of research papers should be organized for college tutors by college management. The study further recommends that the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Ghana Education Trust Fund (GetFund) as a matter of priority should work on improving and building more infrastructure, specifically, offices for academic staff and technological infrastructure to enhance more research-based activities within the Colleges.

Recognising Influences on Attitudes to Knowledge Sharing in a Research Establishment

2016 ◽  
pp. 1038-1058
Author(s):  
Penny Hart
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Tacit Knowledge ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Research Organization ◽  
Risk Averse ◽  
Organizational Subcultures ◽  
Knowledge Capability ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Individual Perspective

Knowledge sharing in organizations is influenced by several interconnecting factors, but there is little written on the individual perspective of those involved in sharing. An interpretivist, action research methodology was used to help members of a research organization determine what knowledge means for them and the knowledge sharing issues they face. Their shared Appreciations were that although they believed “knowledge-as-practice” was an essential aspect of their work, it was undervalued by the organization's clients and fund-holders, causing difficulties for the maintenance of knowledge capability, and influencing organizational subcultures. These included a “you should know” subculture and a risk-averse subculture, where staff perceive that there is a tendency to assign blame rather than to accept and learn from errors. An officially mandated culture of knowledge sharing is subverted by these subcultures, affecting individuals' motivation to share their tacit knowledge, their self-efficacy and consequent sharing behaviours.

Human Resources and Knowledge Management Based on E-Democracy

2011 ◽  
pp. 2285-2291
Author(s):  
Niki Lambropoulos
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Adequate Evaluation ◽  
Study Process ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Masses

Correspondence between everyday and scientific life is a blessing (Warren & Jahoda, 1966). Although virtual communities are nowadays widely expanded, research online is not fully developed yet, as methodological approaches are not designed specifically for online research. In addition, the results from the evaluation and the reports do not find an immediate space of use. As such, the researchers use methodologies that deal with online situations borrowing methods and techniques from the “real” ones. Although the adaptations have the same principles, there are limitations due to the virtual nature of the research. In addition, multi-disciplinary approaches characterize virtual communities as different fields interact, such as learning approaches, psychology of the individual and the masses, sociology, linguistics, communication studies, management, human computer interaction and information systems. As a result, there is no methodology that, solely used, could bring results for adequate evaluation and implementation of the results in the community. Due to this complexity, we suggest Real Time Research Methodology based on Time-Series Design to study process-based activities; Focus Groups Methodology and Forum Messages Discourse Analysis as two of the most vital parts in the use of a multi-method. The other parts will depend on the nature and culture of the selected virtual community. Both focus groups (FG) and Forum Messages Discourse Analysis are referred as Extraction Group Research Methodology, or X-Groups. The reason for using X-Groups is the actual implementation of members’ suggestions into their environment as an interaction into an immediate space of use.

scholarly journals Narrative essence of language content in the expression of the composer evaluation of their own creativity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Stepurko
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Final Conclusion ◽  
Human Thinking ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Interpretive Understanding ◽  
First Time ◽  
Language Content

The purpose of the article is to investigate the narratives of contemporary Ukrainian composers in the context of their assessment of their own work and the actual existing musicological components of each work: its purpose, the whole conglomeration of musical means of expression, and their multidimensional and multifunctional context. Attention is focused on the problem of inconsistency of the author's linguistic content in expressing his own ideas about his work, with the actual state of affairs, in terms of musicological logic, psychology, etc. The research methodology is based on the analysis of the sphere of expression of human thinking by R. Bart, K. Bremon, F. Jameson, T. Tytarenko, Ts. Todorov, E. Tshebinski and others. Also, studies by G. Gadamer, M. Heidegger, P. Reeker, R. Harre, which consider the narrative as a discursive structure, formed on the basis of their own experience. In the field of musical art, the problem of narratology is paid attention to in the works of N. Gerasimova-Persidskaya, O. Zinkevych, Y. Chekan, and some other musicologists. Scientific novelty. For the first time in the work a comparative analysis of the subjective-authorial understanding of composers of the narratives of their own work with the musicological, culturological, and socio-political context of the existence of the individual, to establish the artistic conceptuality of some of their works. Conclusions. It is established that the assimilation and awareness of meaning are possible only through certain messages that can have many meanings, and decoding them together can take any form. Thus, at the junction of the meanings of the narrator and the listener, his interpretive understanding appears, which becomes the basis of the final conclusion. Keywords: language content, creative narratives, artistic conceptuality, decoding.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMIGRATION INTENTIONS: THEORETICAL-METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelija Petronytė ◽  
Aurelija Ulbinaitė
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Youth Entrepreneurship ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Validity Research ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – the purpose of this article is to investigate the relationship between youth entrepreneurship and emigration attitudes by presenting a method for evaluating the link between youth participation in entrepreneurship promotion initiatives, entrepreneurship and emigration attitudes, and also to check its validity. Research methodology – the quantitative test method presented in the article consists of 3 key parts that have their own specifics of evaluation and different methodologies. Findings – the results of the study did not show the correlation between the analyzed elements. Research limitations – although a method test made it possible to verify its suitability, a more representative sample of respondents is needed to provide valid results about the correlation of above mentioned 3 elements. Practical implications – based on the methodology evaluated, everyone familiar with the material will be able to initiate surveys and/or scientifically based researches at a different territorial level on youth entrepreneurship and emigration intentions and to evaluate the extent of the youth involvement in entrepreneurship promotion initiatives and its relationship with the entrepreneurial spirit of the individual. Originality/Value – this study contributed to the existing research on entrepreneurship, supplementing it with new insights on the existence of a relation between entrepreneurship promotion, entrepreneurship, and the tendency to emigrate, which, as far as the authors are aware, was researched neither in Lithuania nor globally

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