Moving Beyond Templates: A Bricolage Approach to Conducting Trustworthy Qualitative Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 109442812092746
Author(s):  
Michael G. Pratt ◽  
Scott Sonenshein ◽  
Martha S. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Quality Of Research

Although the rising popularity of methodological templates has yielded an increasing interest in qualitative research, we discuss how the misuse of methodological templates can diminish the quality of research. As an alternative, we propose methodological bricolage as an organizing metaphor for how to do qualitative methods, which involves the combining of analytic moves for the purpose of solving a problem or problems tailored to one’s own research project. To develop a methodological bricolage approach, we draw on our own research as well as a broader set of qualitative research articles to illustrate how authors arrange various methodological moves to create an effective arrangement that communicates trustworthiness. We outline the benefits of methodological bricolage and some cautions in using this approach.

scholarly journals Validity in Qualitative Research: A Processual Approach

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Hayashi ◽  
Gustavo Abib ◽  
Norberto Hoppen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Single Test ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
One Step ◽  
Good Research ◽  
Quality Of Research ◽  
Processual Approach

Validity and reliability of research and its results are important elements to provide evidence of the quality of research in the organizational field. However, validity is better evidenced in quantitative studies than in qualitative research studies. As there is diversity within qualitative research methods and techniques, there is no universally accepted criteria to assess validity in qualitative studies; its usefulness is also questioned. Therefore, in this paper, we argue that qualitative research should adopt a processual view approach of validity since it should not be the product of a single test or just one step in the research. Processual validity both supports good research and helps in its reflection and guidance. To illustrate our approach, we present the processual approach adopted by one of the coauthors during the development of a research project. We highlight the validity assurance activities for both ex ante and ex post research, peer review and participation in an international conference, which corroborated the quality of the processual approach and the results that were obtained.

scholarly journals Quality of Life After Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Assessing Change Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (10) ◽  
pp. 986-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat G Camp ◽  
Jessica Appleton ◽  
W Darlene Reid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Abstract Background and Purpose. The purpose of this study was to use quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate quality-of-life (QOL) changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after pulmonary rehabilitation. Subjects. Twenty-nine individuals with COPD (18 women and 11 men), with a mean age of 69 years (SD=8.6, range=53–92), participated. Methods. Subjects were assessed before and after a 5-week control phase and after a 5-week rehabilitation phase using the Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ), the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and spirometry. Our qualitative research was based on a subsample of 7 subjects who were interviewed after pulmonary rehabilitation. Results. Pulmonary rehabilitation improved QOL, as demonstrated by increases of 22% and 14% in the physical function categories of the CRQ and the SF-36, respectively, and by an increase of 10% in the CRQ's emotional function category. The qualitative data indicated how pulmonary rehabilitation influenced QOL. Conclusion and Discussion. The use of both quantitative and qualitative methods illustrated the nature of improvement in QOL after pulmonary rehabilitation. Improved physical function, less dyspnea, and a heightened sense of control over the subjects' COPD resulted in increased confidence and improved emotional well-being.

Quality of Research and Level of Evidence in Foot and Ankle Publications

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather L. Barske ◽  
Judith Baumhauer
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Ankle Surgery ◽  
Ankle Research ◽  
Level I ◽  
Quality Of Research

Background: The quality of research and evidence to support medical treatments is under scrutiny from the medical profession and the public. This study examined the current quality of research and level of evidence (LOE) of foot and ankle surgery papers published in orthopedic and podiatric medical journals. Methods: Two independent evaluators performed a blinded assessment of all foot and ankle clinical research articles (January 2010 to June 2010) from seven North American orthopedic and podiatric journals. JBJS-A grading system was used for LOE. Articles were assessed for indicators of study quality. The data was stratified by journal and medical credentials. Results: A total of 245 articles were published, 128 were excluded based on study design, leaving 117 clinical research articles. Seven (6%) were Level I, 14 (12%) Level II, 18 (15%) Level III, and 78 (67%) Level IV. The orthopedic journals published 78 studies on foot and ankle topics. Of the podiatric journals, the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) published 12 clinical studies and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (JFAS) published 27, 21 (78%) of which were Level IV studies. When the quality of research was examined, few therapeutic studies used validated outcome measures and only 38 of 96 (40%) gathered data prospectively. Thirty (31%) studies used a comparison group. Eighty-seven articles (74%) were authored by a MD and 22 (19%) by a DPM. Conclusion: Foot & Ankle International (FAI) published higher quality studies with a higher LOE as compared to podiatry journals. Regardless of the journal, MDs produced the majority of published clinical foot and ankle research. Although improvements have been made in the quality of some clinical research, this study highlights the need for continued improvement in methodology within foot and ankle literature.

Pelatihan Menulis Artikel Ilmiah dan Mengirimkannya ke Jurnal Ilmiah

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Adaninggar Septi Subekti
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Journal Editors ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Analytical Expressions ◽  
Quality Of Research

The community service activity was conducted in the form of online training on Zoom and Youtube platforms. The participants were 80 lecturers, teachers, and university students from 28 different institutions. It aimed to facilitate the participants to be able to improve the quality of their scientific articles and to submit their articles to ‘carefully chosen’ journals. It lasted for 100 minutes. There were six important points regarding how the quality of research articles could be maintained and improved. Firstly, the participants should do a lot of reading before writing. Secondly, they should have strong rationales of conducting their studies. Thirdly, they needed to use combination of descriptive and analytical expressions. Fourth, they should write or review only relevant literature in meaty way. Next, they should ensure that all of the in-text citations correspond to the references. Last but not least, they should implement ethical principles in research. Furthermore, regarding how the participants could choose which journal was ‘best’ for their articles, four important points were discussed: choosing a journal which ‘matched’ the quality of the article, choosing a journal with regular publication, adhering to the chosen journal’s template, and asking the journal editors about the duration of the review process.  

Turtles All the Way Down? — On a Quest for Quality in Qualitative Research

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ineke Meulenberg-Buskens
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Research Guidelines ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Reflective Discourse ◽  
Quality Of Research

This article focuses on the relationship between the personal and the scientific in qualitative research discourse as an aspect of the quest for quality. While there is of necessity a personal dimension in any type of social science research, in qualitative research the personal takes a prominent place in that the researcher's subjectivity is explicitly used within the research context and appropriated by the methodological discourse. The purpose of methodological discourse is to safeguard the quality of research: Guidelines are developed, innovations are discussed, and traditions and conventions maintained. Methodological discourse can also be the arena where a community of scientists asserts itself through discussing its members' practices. It is here where personal authority and scientific convention meet in the battle for research quality. The case study used here reflects a particular event in a qualitative methodological discourse which was a crisis of sorts. An attempt is made to analyse the process which revealed the prevalent rules and the question is raised whether the quest for recognizability, which is the basis of methodological discourse operating within a community of scientists, has the potential to function as a threat to the quest for quality, so undermining its very purpose. A plea is made for a multi-layered reflective discourse where not only individual work will be scrutinized, but the discourse will scrutinize itself with the help of individual events.

scholarly journals The Critical Role of Journal Reviewers

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Mu
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Editorial Team ◽  
Voluntary Contribution ◽  
Peer Reviewers ◽  
Quality Of Research

Any journal relies on voluntary peer reviewers to ensure the quality of research articles. Since reviewers are usually as busy as any of us, their voluntary contribution is greatly appreciated by our IJAHP editorial team. Still, reviewing a paper requires a set of skills...

The Quality of Research Articles in the Journal of Educational Research, 1970 and 1980

1983 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
William M. Stallings ◽  
Charles K. West ◽  
Colleen Carmody
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Quality Of Research
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