These Families, Those Families: The Impact of Researcher Identities on the Research Act

1996 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Harry
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
The Impact

This article discusses the various, sometimes competing, self-identities of the qualitative researcher and the impact of these identities on decision making in the research process. The author proposes that while culture provides the backdrop to identity, various aspects of the microcultures to which a researcher belongs may result in varying “personas” that influence decision making about the research process. The author illustrates these points with examples from her ethnographic research with African-American/Latino, low- to middle-income families of children with disabilities.

scholarly journals Ethnographic research with young people: methods and rapport

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Tickle
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Participatory Methods ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Youth Research ◽  
Rapport Building ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper accounts for, and reflects upon, the research design and the methodological approach adopted in ethnographic research with young people. In particular, the purpose of this paper is to reinforce the significance of conducting qualitative participatory and innovative methods with young people, alongside the value of rapport building. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative participatory methods are understood as the most appropriate way to empower and respect young people in the research process. Alongside such methods the ethnographic nature of the research is discussed in conveying the importance of rapport building with young people in the field. In doing so the paper examines a number of important considerations when conducting youth research. Findings The triangulation of qualitative methods was fundamental in exploring and understanding young people’s lives in each locality and allowed for deep and meaningful explorations of specific themes. The additional and complementary methods employed alongside traditional methods were particularly suited to understanding young people’s everyday lives, as complex experiences are not always conveyed through traditional methods alone. Conducting participatory methods produced narratives around safety, security and governance in public places. Originality/value Being reflexive and adapting to a research setting in order to enhance the process of building and maintaining trust with young people is the most important facet when conducting youth research. Giving careful consideration to the impact of a researcher’s presence in the field needs to be carefully navigated.

Medication Decision Making Among African American Caregivers of Children With ADHD: A Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
pp. 108705472093078
Author(s):  
Amy Glasofer ◽  
Catherine Dingley ◽  
Andrew Thomas Reyes
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Specific Barriers ◽  
African American Caregivers

Background: Significant pharmacotherapy disparities exist among children from ethnic minorities with ADHD. Objective: The purpose of this review is to synthesize existing evidence on African American caregiver medication decision making (MDM) for children with ADHD. Method: Databases queried for this review included the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsychINFO, PubMed, and Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). Information regarding the unique culturally specific barriers and supports to MDM were examined through the relevant literature search. Results: Fourteen articles were included in this review (seven observational studies, four qualitative studies, three mixed methods studies). Three main themes were identified which include (a) fundamental perspectives of ADHD, and cultural norms for child behavior; (b) the impact of fundamental perspectives on MDM in ADHD; and (c) ADHD diagnosis and treatment as forms of social control. Conclusion: Evidence-based recommendations for clinicians are provided, along with direction for future research.

scholarly journals Shape of things to come: factors affecting an ethnographic study in radiation therapy

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Susan Merchant ◽  
Georgia Halkett ◽  
Moira O’Connor
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Ethics Committees ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
University Supervisors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe research process is a series of stages necessary to establish the integrity, value, and feasibility of a proposal. Part of the preparation is in understanding the process and factors that can contour a study. The aim of this paper is to outline the hidden factors that may be experienced when undertaking qualitative research. Although the participants are the main players of the study additional influences also require recognition to allow transparency of the project and the researcher’s stance. The guidance of university supervisors has the potential to influence the researcher’s perspective and the effectiveness of the study. Negotiation with clinical staff can add another dimension. Ethics committees are composed of individuals with varied expertise, bringing their points of view into the discussion and decision making, impacting further on the proposed research. It is important for medical radiations professionals who become involved in research to be aware of these factors and how they may influence a project and to acknowledge the impact of the perspectives of the researcher on the project. The significance of this paper is to provide novice researchers, an understanding of the influence, hidden factors play on the results of qualitative research with particular reference to ethnography.

The Impact of Faith Beliefs on Perceptions of End-of-Life Care and Decision Making among African American Church Members

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry Johnson ◽  
Tara Hayden ◽  
Jennifer True ◽  
Daren Simkin ◽  
Louis Colbert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Church Members ◽  
African American Church ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Implementation and Evaluation of Nonclinical Interventions for Appropriate Use of Cesarean Section in Low- and Middle-income Countries: Protocol for a Multisite Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Type III Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Dumont ◽  
Ana Pilar Betrán ◽  
Charles Kabore ◽  
Myriam De Loenzien ◽  
Pisake Lumbiganon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Multifaceted Intervention ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract Background: While cesarean sections (CSs) are a life-saving intervention, an increasing number are performed without medical reasons in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Unnecessary CS diverts scarce resources and thereby reduces access to healthcare for women in need. Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Vietnam are committed to reducing unnecessary CS, but many individual and organizational factors in healthcare facilities obstructthis aim. Nonclinical interventions can overcome these barriers by helping providers improve their practices and supporting women’s decision-making regarding childbirth. Existing evidence has shown only a modest effect of single interventions onreducing CS rates, arguably because of the failure to design multifaceted interventions effectively tailored to the context. The aim of this studyis to design, adapt and test a multifaceted intervention for the appropriate use of CS in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Vietnam. Methods: We designed an intervention (QUALIty DECision-making - QUALI-DEC) with four components: (1) opinion leaders at heath care facilities to improve adherence to best practices among clinicians, (2) CS audits and feedback to help providers identify potentially avoidable CS, (3) a decisionanalysistool to helpwomen make an informed decision on the mode of birth, and (4) companionship to support women during labor.QUALI-DEC will be implemented and evaluated in 32 hospitals (8 sites per country) using a pragmatic hybrid effectiveness-implementation design to test our implementation strategy, and information regardingits impact on relevant maternal and perinatal outcomes will be gathered. The implementation strategy will involve the participation of women, healthcare professionals and organizations and account for the local environment, needs, resources and social factors in each country.Discussion:There is urgent need for interventions and implementation strategies to optimize the use of CS while improving health outcomes and satisfaction in LMICs. This can only be achieved by engaging all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process surroundingbirth and addressing their needs and concerns. The study will generate robust evidence about the effectiveness and the impact of this multifaceted intervention. It will also assess the acceptability and scalability of the intervention and the capacity for empowerment among women and providers alike. Trial registration: ISRCTN67214403

Towards more balanced sourcing strategies – are supply chain risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic driving reshoring considerations?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Remko van Hoek ◽  
David Dobrzykowski
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Reshoring is one of the supply chain risk management techniques suggested in literature. However, literature suggests that the decision-making involved in reshoring is complex and not fully understood. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, reshoring may represent a way to reduce reliance on global sources and improve resilience of their supply chains. This paper aims to explore if the pandemic is driving reshoring decisions and if the pandemic will actually lead to companies reshoring parts of their supply chain. Design/methodology/approach This paper critically engages with senior(-most) supply chain managers from three manufacturing companies as they proceed through reshoring decision-making. This enables to develop experiential knowledge about reshoring decision-making processes and their context, as well as insights into the relevance of existing knowledge about reshoring. While not a full multiple case study, the opportunity to engage directly with senior(-most) supply chain managers as they consider reshoring, enables near real-time learning. Not only is reshoring a very timely topic literature has also called for more event-based empirical research. Further to that, it is hoped that this can complement this special issue and support, in a timely manner, the many researchers that are actively studying the impact of the pandemic on supply chains. Findings Reshoring was being actively considered by all three companies during the research process in Q3 and Q4 of 2020. During this period the pandemic has not yet led to substantial implementation of reshoring, at least by the companies studied in this paper. In response to tariffs on Chinese imports, companies had been diversifying their supply base away from China, but doing so by developing alternative, global sources. Additionally, companies are using alternative risk management techniques, such as supplier collaboration, in the short to medium term. Reshoring decision-making is indeed found to be complex and requires a longer-term time horizon for decision-making and implementation. Logistical challenges and growth in demand do drive a willingness of consumers to pay a premium for locally sourced products. However, when supply normalizes these considerations might lose relevance well before reshoring decision-making and implementation can be completed. Originality/value This paper studies reshoring in a real-world setting, learning directly from insights from industry as they emerge. This paper develops four extensions to existing knowledge, develop these in frameworks and hope that this will support ongoing consideration in industry and support the many researchers that are active in this domain today. This paper also suggests several directions for further research.

Research Design

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Kwame Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Dynamic Mode ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Research Choices

Chapter 2 demystifies practices of ethnographic research by discussing the balance between structure and serendipity surrounding its design. The author pursues this in two ways: first, by discussing the dynamic mode of structured improvisation through which ethnographers perform their research and, second, by introducing a framework for ethnographic decision-making—based on the concept of social science sampling—which highlights many of the major considerations affecting the research choices ethnographers make. Through this discussion, the author illustrates the complementary strategic and improvisational imperatives that in-the-field ethnographers embody. The second part of the chapter is organized around several key phases of the research process including (a) the choice of a research topic; (b) decisions regarding research settings; (c) aspects of data collection—including expanding on the first chapter’s discussions of positionality, fieldnote writing, and interviewing; and (d) techniques and sensibilities through which researchers analyze their data.

scholarly journals ‘When you are a data collector you must expect anything’. Barriers, boundaries and breakthroughs: insights from the South African data-collection experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Kathryn Roberts ◽  
Sarah Gordon ◽  
Lorraine Sherr ◽  
Jackie Stewart ◽  
Sarah Skeen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Data Collector ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

The impact of the research process on the researcher is an emerging topic of interest. Data collection in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is often the responsibility of community members who are identified and trained specifically for data collection. When research involves data on mental health and social well-being, data collectors may have specific competency needs and the task of data gathering may impact data collectors. This study aims to explore the experiences and needs of data collectors within South Africa using qualitative methods to examine the impact of data collection on data collectors. Nineteen data collectors, involved in face-to-face data collection, completed semi-structured interviews exploring their insights, attitudes and experiences. Thematic analysis revealed barriers and challenges associated with research, complexities regarding boundaries within the participant-data collector relationship and the benefits of being involved with research for the individual and the community. Numerous challenges and opportunities are outlined. Findings expose the beneficial and often overlooked contribution of data collectors and warrants key considerations in the planning and implementation of future research to ensure adequate support and standardization of practice.

scholarly journals Implementation and evaluation of nonclinical interventions for appropriate use of cesarean section in low- and middle-income countries: protocol for a multisite hybrid effectiveness-implementation type III trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Dumont ◽  
Ana Pilar Betrán ◽  
Charles Kabore ◽  
Myriam De Loenzien ◽  
Pisake Lumbiganon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Implementation Strategy ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Multifaceted Intervention ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract Background: While cesarean sections (CSs) are a life-saving intervention, an increasing number are performed without medical reasons in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Unnecessary CS diverts scarce resources and thereby reduces access to healthcare for women in need. Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Vietnam are committed to reducing unnecessary CS, but many individual and organizational factors in healthcare facilities obstruct this aim. Nonclinical interventions can overcome these barriers by helping providers improve their practices and supporting women’s decision-making regarding childbirth. Existing evidence has shown only a modest effect of single interventions on reducing CS rates, arguably because of the failure to design multifaceted interventions effectively tailored to the context. The aim of this study is to design, adapt and test a multifaceted intervention for the appropriate use of CS in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Vietnam. Methods: We designed an intervention (QUALIty DECision-making - QUALI-DEC) with four components: (1) opinion leaders at heath care facilities to improve adherence to best practices among clinicians, (2) CS audits and feedback to help providers identify potentially avoidable CS, (3) a decision analysis tool to help women make an informed decision on the mode of birth, and (4) companionship to support women during labor. QUALI-DEC will be implemented and evaluated in 32 hospitals (8 sites per country) using a pragmatic hybrid effectiveness-implementation design to test our implementation strategy, and information regarding its impact on relevant maternal and perinatal outcomes will be gathered. The implementation strategy will involve the participation of women, healthcare professionals and organizations and account for the local environment, needs, resources and social factors in each country.Discussion: There is urgent need for interventions and implementation strategies to optimize the use of CS while improving health outcomes and satisfaction in LMICs. This can only be achieved by engaging all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process surrounding birth and addressing their needs and concerns. The study will generate robust evidence about the effectiveness and the impact of this multifaceted intervention. It will also assess the acceptability and scalability of the intervention and the capacity for empowerment among women and providers alike. Trial registration: ISRCTN67214403

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