Intramural Sportsmanship Rating Systems: A Case Study on Participant Knowledge and Perceived Effectiveness

This qualitative case study explored the manner by which team captains and intramural players were educated about the Sportsmanship Rating System (SRS) used by their intramural sports program and their perceptions about the SRS. While some form of an SRS is widely used by NIRSA members (Stier et al., 2008), virtually no research has been conducted as to its effectiveness. The site was a medium sized, public, four year institution in the mid-Atlantic region. A total of 31 participants took part in the study. Data collection took place over a six-week time period and included a) observation, b) document analysis, c) interviews, and d) focus groups. The findings revealed that an SRS is mostly ineffective in positively modifying sportsmanship behavior unless the intramural participants are properly educated about the SRS and understand its scoring criteria.

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“When My Hands Were Tied, You Were Able to Continue”

Journal of Autoethnography ◽

10.1525/joae.2021.2.2.161 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 161-176

Author(s):

Mary Kimani ◽

Catherine Vanner

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Case Study Research ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Research Process ◽

Research Assistant ◽

Ethical Challenges ◽

Individual Interviews ◽

Abuse Case

This paper discusses our experiences harnessing the complementarity of perspectives, positions, and resources as an outsider lead researcher and an insider research assistant while reporting a child abuse case that we learned of during qualitative case study research in Kenya. We use collaborative autoethnography to examine our experiences during the research process, with semi-structured individual interviews of each other and document analysis of our email correspondence. We provide a narrative of vulnerability regarding the complexity of reporting child abuse and offer recommendations on how researchers can navigate their limitations and strategically draw from insider-outsider partnerships when managing ethical challenges.

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Riding Out the Storm: Out-of-Field Teaching Practice in Indonesia

Humaniora ◽

10.21512/humaniora.v10i2.5628 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 161

Author(s):

Esti Rahayu ◽

Shuki Osman

Keyword(s):

Professional Learning ◽

Teaching Practice ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

School Leaders ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Classroom Observations ◽

Extended Time ◽

Learning And Teaching ◽

Teaching Learning

As out-of-field teachers existence led to change in teachers, this research aimed to explore their commitment to learning and teaching, and how their schools supported them. Five Indonesian teachers who started teaching as out-of-field teachers and their school leaders were interviewed for this research. The qualitative case study was employed to explore the problem through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the initial commitment to teaching, learning, and growing is an investment for further actions throughout the teaching practice. The schools provide necessary assistance through the induction and during their in-service in the provided and requested professional learning, being trusted and acknowledged by school leaders, and having resourceful colleagues. From their schools’ support, the out-of-field teachers become more knowledgeable and remain as teachers for an extended time.

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Qualitative Comparative Analysis: meer behorend bij de kwalitatieve dan de kwantitatieve benadering

KWALON ◽

10.5117/2015.020.003.026 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Valérie Pattyn ◽

Lasse Gerrits ◽

Stefan Verweij

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽

Study Data ◽

Quantitative Approach ◽

Research Tradition ◽

Case Study Data

Qualitative Comparative Analysis: more associated with the qualitative research tradition than with the quantitative approach Qualitative Comparative Analysis: more associated with the qualitative research tradition than with the quantitative approach Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is an approach that enables systematically comparing qualitative case study data. The fact that QCA borrows certain elements from quantitative methods (such as the use of Boolean algebra and the quantification of conditions and outcomes) may raise questions about the qualitative character of QCA. Based on a discussion of four criteria relating to causal analysis, we argue that QCA belongs to the qualitative research tradition. Where QCA borrows characteristics from the quantitative approach, this is only for the sake of a qualitative objective: to better understand the conditions underlying a particular outcome or phenomenon.

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Managing paradoxes, dilemmas, and change

Cross Cultural & Strategic Management ◽

10.1108/ccsm-08-2017-0094 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 257-275 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rubens Pauluzzo ◽

Marta Guarda ◽

Laura De Pretto ◽

Tony Fang

Keyword(s):

Multinational Corporation ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Study Data ◽

Value Orientations ◽

Cultural Learning ◽

Content Type ◽

Yin Yang ◽

Case Study Data

Purpose Drawing on Fang’s (2012) Yin Yang theory of culture while taking up the roadmap proposed by Li (2016) for applying the epistemological system of Yin Yang balancing to complex issues in management research, in general, and to paradoxical issues, in particular, the purpose of this paper is to explore how organizations and individuals in the West can balance cultural paradoxes and manage culture dilemmas through the lens of Yin Yang wisdom. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a qualitative case study. Data are gathered through interviews, documents, and field observations in four subsidiaries of an Italian insurance multinational corporation and were analyzed according to the three parameters, i.e., situation, context, and time (Fang, 2012). Findings The findings show how the integration and learning from seemingly opposite cultures and sets of values lead the organization and individuals to balancing cultural paradox and managing cultural dilemma effectively. With regard to situation, the authors find that both organizations and customers choose the most relevant value(s) to take advantage of specific events or circumstances, and that different value orientations can coexist. As for context, the authors show that organizations can adapt their values either through suppression and/or promotion, which can foster individuals to find new balancing within the paradox. In terms of time, the authors show that the process of learning from other cultures over time can play a role in the shift of people’s and organizations’ choices of attitudes and value orientations. Originality/value The paper suggests the relevance and usefulness of adopting Yin Yang wisdom to uncover the dynamic process of cultural learning in Western scenarios.

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An Exploration of the Sport Club President's Experience

Recreational Sports Journal ◽

10.1123/rsj.2016-0007 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

pp. 106-119 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Megan L. Flosdorf ◽

Benjamin H. Carr ◽

Julia Wallace Carr ◽

Joshua R. Pate

Keyword(s):

Student Development ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Campus Recreation ◽

Sport Club ◽

Atlantic Region ◽

Semistructured Interviews ◽

Sport Clubs ◽

Classroom Education ◽

Developmental Experience

Extensive research has shown that sport club participation enhances student development, but little research has examined how specific officer roles in sport clubs may shape the experience. The purpose of this case study was to explore how sport club presidents at a midsized, public, four year institution in the Mid-Atlantic region described their involvement in an on-campus leadership opportunity. Eleven sport club presidents participated in the study, and shared their experiences through reflective journaling, and 30-min semistructured interviews. The researchers conducted document analysis for further review of the sport club program and president experience. Findings suggest that participation in the presidential role within the campus recreation sport club program at this institution provides an impactful developmental experience for students by enhancing specific skills that prepare students for careers beyond college more candidly than classroom education. Recommendations for sport club professionals and students regarding the outcomes associated with this ongoing campus leadership opportunity are provided.

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Pengintegrasian Nilai-nilai Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Adat Karampuang Dalam Pembelajaran Geografi Berorientasi Pendidikan Karakter Di Sekolah Menengah Atas

LaGeografia ◽

10.35580/lga.v17i2.8208 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 94

Author(s):

Erman Syarif

Keyword(s):

Human Resources ◽

Indigenous People ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Mining Industry ◽

Study Data ◽

South Sulawesi ◽

Review Procedure ◽

Basic Competencies ◽

Case Study Data

The crisis of teenage morality is a serious problem for the Indonesian people, especially in South Sulawesi, one of the efforts made by revitalizing local wisdom in learning at school. The objectives of this study are: 1) to analyze the local wisdom values of the Karampuang indigenous people, and 2) to integrate local wisdom values in geography learning. The approach used in this study is a qualitative case study. Data collection techniques used are observation, interview, and literature review. Procedure for analyzing data by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show: 1) the values of the local wisdom values of the Karampuang indigenous people, which are religious, caring for the environment, loving the country, working hard, being honest, friendly, caring and responsible and friendly. 2) one application for integrating the values of local wisdom of the Karampuang indigenous people into geography learning in class XI basic competencies 3.6 analyzes forms of local wisdom in the use of natural resources in agriculture, mining, industry and tourism. The integration of the values of the local wisdom of the Karampuang indigenous people is expected to create an education system with quality human resources and character.

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Adequacy of sample size in a qualitative case study and the dilemma of data saturation: A narrative review

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews ◽

10.30574/wjarr.2021.10.3.0277 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 180-187

Author(s):

Felix Chukwuma Aguboshim

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Sample Size ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Study Data ◽

Narrative Review ◽

Sample Sizes ◽

Significant Information ◽

Probability Sample ◽

Data Saturation

The consensus of many researchers on data saturation is that data saturation is a key driver for determining the adequacy of sample size in a qualitative case study. Despite these global consensuses, some researchers described data saturation as complex because the decision to stop data collection is solely dictated by the judgment and experience of researchers. Other researchers claimed that guidelines for determining non-probability sample sizes, used as an indication of data saturation are virtually non-existent, problematic, or controversial. Others claimed that data saturation hitched to sample size is practically weak, because data are never truly saturated, as there are always new data to be discovered. This narrative study highlights the dilemma of data saturation and strategies to adequately determine sample size in a qualitative case study. A narrative review of prior research that focused on the vast works of literature that revealed significant information on data saturation and strategies to adequately determine sample size was adopted. Peer-reviewed articles within the last five years from electronic databases, using some keywords such as “qualitative case study”, “sample size in a qualitative case study”, “data saturation”, etc., were also extracted. Results show that data saturation is very helpful especially at the conceptual stage, but its concept and standard is elusive, because it lacks practical guidance for estimating sample size for a robust research prior to data collection. Findings from this study may encourage researcher on better guidelines for determining non-probability sample sizes.

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Integrating entrepreneurship education across university-wide curricula

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.1177/0950422216666668 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

pp. 344-354

Author(s):

Perpetua Joseph Kalimasi ◽

Chaya Herman

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Significant Role ◽

Public Universities ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Entrepreneurship Education ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Donor Support ◽

Depth Interviews

This qualitative case study explores the integration of entrepreneurship education (EE) across the curricula in two public universities in Tanzania. Based on Shapero’s model of the entrepreneurial event, the feasibility and desirability of EE in the selected universities are analysed. In-depth interviews and document analysis were used for data collection. The findings show that cross-curricula EE remains limited, largely because its implementation does not fit the pedagogical needs of some disciplines. However, the study highlights the significant role of donor support in enhancing the feasibility of fostering EE across the curricula.

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Identifying barriers and facilitators in HIV-indicator reporting for different health facility performances: A qualitative case study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0247525 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. e0247525

Author(s):

Milka B. Gesicho ◽

Ankica Babic

Keyword(s):

Health Information ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Study Data ◽

Barriers And Facilitators ◽

District Health ◽

Skilled Personnel ◽

Access Rights ◽

Areas Of Interest

Identifying barriers and facilitators in HIV-indicator reporting contributes to strengthening HIV monitoring and evaluation efforts by acknowledging contributors to success, as well as identifying weaknesses within the system that require improvement. Nonetheless, there is paucity in identifying and comparing barriers and facilitators in HIV-indicator data reporting among facilities that perform well and those that perform poorly at meeting reporting completeness and timeliness requirements. Therefore, this study aims to use a qualitative approach in identifying and comparing the current state of barriers and facilitators in routine reporting of HIV-indicators by facilities performing well, and those performing poorly in meeting facility reporting completeness and timeliness requirements to District Health Information Software2 (DHIS2). A multiple qualitative case study design was employed. The criteria for case selection was based on performance in HIV-indicator facility reporting completeness and timeliness. Areas of interest revolved around reporting procedures, organizational, behavioral, and technical factors. Purposive sampling was used to identify key informants in the study. Data was collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews with 13 participants, and included archival records on facility reporting performance, looking into documentation, and informal direct observation at 13 facilities in Kenya. Findings revealed that facilitators and barriers in reporting emerged from the following factors: interrelationship between workload, teamwork and skilled personnel, role of an EMRs system in reporting, time constraints, availability and access-rights to DHIS2, complexity of reports, staff rotation, availability of trainings and mentorship, motivation, availability of standard operating procedures and resources. There was less variation in barriers and facilitators faced by facilities performing well and those performing poorly. Continuous evaluations have been advocated within health information systems literature. Therefore, continuous qualitative assessments are also necessary in order to determine improvements and recurring of similar issues. These assessments have also complemented other quantitative analyses related to this study.

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TUGAS DAN WEWENANG DEWAN PERWAKILAN RAKYAT DAERAH (DPRD) DALAM PELAKSANAAN FUNGSI ANGGARAN TERHADAP ANGGARAN PENDAPATAN DAN BELANJA DAERAH (APBD) PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH

Berkala Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia ◽

10.20473/baki.v5i2.20673 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 153

Author(s):

Avitta Karunia Dewi

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Study Data ◽

Time Schedule ◽

Literature Study ◽

Central Java ◽

Case Study Data

This research discusses the Duties and Authorities of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) particularly in budgeting function, the obstacles, and efforts to overcome these problems. This paper uses a qualitative case study. Data were derived from interviews and literature study. The results showed that the DPRD Central Java has an important role in budgeting. The obstacles arising are related to limited funds, adjusting time, schedule, and different activities between DPRD members, and other aspect like communication. The efforts made to overcome these obstacles include increasing funds, adjusting time and activity, as well as encouragement from the Deliberative Council, therefore all DPRD members attend at the APBD discussion with the executive.

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