scholarly journals The Learning Pathways Grid

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 160940691879160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Stuart Lane ◽  
Chris Roberts

The interview is an important data-gathering tool in qualitative research, since it allows researchers to gain insight into a person’s knowledge, understandings, perceptions, interpretations, and experiences. There are many definitions of reflexivity in qualitative research, one such definition being “Reflexivity is an attitude of attending systematically to the context of knowledge construction, especially to the effect of the researcher, at every step of the research processes.” The learning pathways grid (LPG) is a visual template used to assist analysis and interpretation of conversations, allowing educators, learners, and researchers, to discover links from cognition to action, usually in a retrospective manner. It is often used in simulation educational research, with a focus on understanding how learners access their cognitive frames and underlying beliefs. In this article, we describe the use of the LPG as a prospective adjunct to data collection for interviews and focus groups. We contextualize it within a study among medical interns and medical students who were engaged in high-fidelity simulation exploring open disclosure after a medication error. The LPG allowed future optimization of data collection and interpretation by ensuring reflexivity within the researchers, a vital part of research conduct. We conclude by suggesting the use of the LPG has a reasonable fit when taking a social constructivist approach and using qualitative analysis methods that make reflexivity explicit and visible, therefore ensuring it is truly considered, understood, and demonstrated by researchers.

Author(s):  
Nicole Brown

Over the last two decades qualitative research has seen significant shifts towards the narrative, reflexive and creative. And yet, analytical frameworks do not seem to have stayed abreast of these developments. Using research into the construction of identity under the influence of fibromyalgia as an example, this paper seeks to exemplify a reflexive approach to data analysis that accounts for the researcher’s positionality as well as the increasingly untraditional, unconventional data stemming from creative data collection methods. The paper provides insight into data analysis and reflexivity and offers two practical examples of reflexive data analysis—an illustrated poem and an installation. After an outline of the processes and practical steps involved in the creation of these analytical outcomes, the paper concludes with thoughts relating to challenges, potential areas of application and a look to the future of this innovative approach to data analysis. In this approach, data analysis is in itself a form of knowledge generation through the process of assemblage and “listening to gut feelings.” This approach may be seen as unscientific, but given its advantages in relation to new insights, dissemination and communication of ideas, this approach is more fruitful than detrimental to developing qualitative research further.


Author(s):  
Sean Lochrie ◽  
Ross Curran ◽  
Kevin O'Gorman

As a primary methodology in the Methods Map, qualitative research techniques promote the collection of rich and revelatory data. This chapter presents several qualitative data collection techniques appropriate to business management research, such as interviews, focus groups, ethnographic approaches, observations, and the use of diaries. To the inexperienced researcher, these approaches may initially appear a less challenging methodological option to pursue, however, this chapter serves to highlight the inherent complexities associated with qualitative techniques and offers accessible advice and guidance for researchers new to qualitative research, or those looking to formalise their current understanding.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-1122
Author(s):  
Gusnarib Gusnarib ◽  
Rosnawati Rosnawati

Abstract[English]: The problems discussed in this research are what is the impact that occurs on parenting and the character of children born from early marriage? What factors support and inhibit early marriage?. The method used in this study is qualitative research, research location in the village of Lumbu Tarombo, South Banawa District, Donggala Regency. Data collection techniques used are field research. The results of the research was : (1) The impact that occurs on parenting and character of children born from early marriage. Early marriage has an impact on children's parenting that is not good, rough and hard and sometimes too spoils children so that children are born with whiny, temperamental, spoiled and stubborn characters. (2) Factors supporting the occurrence of early marriage in the research location include: economic factors, love, matchmaking and due to promiscuity and the factors that hinder the occurrence of early marriage in that location, namely: the application of Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriage and the number of local children who take formal education so that they can add insight into the early marriage that can be minimized Abstrak[Indonesia]: Permasalahan yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana dampak yang terjadi pada pola asuh dan karakter anak yang terlahir dari pernikahan usia dini? Faktor-faktor apa saja yang mendukung dan menghambat terjadinya pernikahan usia dini?. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian di desa Lumbu Tarombo Kecamatan Banawa Selatan, Kabupaten Donggala. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah penelitian lapangan. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu : (1) Dampak yang terjadi pada pola asuh dan karakter anak yang terlahir dari pernikahan usia dini. Pernikahan usia dini berdampak pada pola asuh anak yang kurang baik, kasar dan keras serta terkadang terlalu memanjakan anak sehingga terlahir anak-anak dengan karakter yang cengeng, tempramen, manja dan keras kepala. (2) Faktor-faktor pendukung terjadinya pernikahan usia dini di lokasi penelitian antara lain: faktor ekonomi, cinta, perjodohan dan akibat pergaulan bebas serta faktor-faktor yang menghambat terjadinya pernikahan usia dini di lokasi tersebut yaitu: penerapan UU No. 1 tahun 1974 tentang perkawinan dan banyaknya anak-anak daerah yang menempuh pendidikan formal sehingga menambah wawasan mereka pada akhirnya pernikahan usia dini dapat diminimalisirkan  


2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Suryani

Abstract: This article reviews several differences between case study and ethnography in terms of definitions, characteristics, strengths and limitations. It provides current information by comparing these approaches from various social researchers’ perspectives. Although each method has strong points, they both have differences in conducting observation and interview as data collection techniques; choosing the length of time of data gathering and reporting details of a particular reality.


2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-309
Author(s):  
Elizabeth May Carr ◽  
Gary Dezhi Zhang ◽  
Jane (Hung) Yeong Ming ◽  
Zarrin Seema Siddiqui

Objective: The aim of this study was to introduce new approaches to conduct qualitative research that may provide valuable insight into issues related to education, training and patient care in psychiatry. Conclusions: A variety of data-collection tools is available for researchers and practitioners in psychiatry. These can be used independently or in conjunction with other quantitative and qualitative methods.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Christopher Boyer

Despite the increased use of high-fidelity simulation in the education of paramedics, little research has been done into its impact on paramedic student performance. The objective of this quasi-experimental quantitative analysis was to investigate differences in the performance of students in the paramedic field internship between those trained using low-fidelity and those trained using high-fidelity simulation practices. Data were derived from the student field internship records from a community college-based paramedic programme in the United States, with students in two groups: a low-fidelity simulation group (2010–2013) and a high-fidelity simulation group (2014–2017). The students in the high-fidelity simulation group required fewer patient contacts to complete the internship than the students in the low-fidelity simulation group, demonstrating a significant improvement in student performance. While further studies are required to more fully investigate the use of high-fidelity simulation in paramedic education, this study provides necessary insight into the impact of high-fidelity simulation in the training of paramedics.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew E Miller ◽  
Gretchen Scholl ◽  
Sky Corby ◽  
Vishnu Mohan ◽  
Jeffrey Gold

BACKGROUND Accurate data retrieval is an essential part of patient care in ICU. The electronic health record (EHR) is the primary method of data storage and data review. We previously reported that residents participating in EHR based simulations have varied and nonstandard approaches to data finding in the ICU, with subsequent errors in recognition of patient safety issues. We hypothesized that a novel EHR simulation based training exercise would decrease variability in EHR use among intervention interns irrespective of prior EHR experience. OBJECTIVE To understand the impact of a novel, short, high-fidelity, simulation-based electronic health record learning activity on intern data gathering workflow and satisfaction. METHODS Seventy-two internal medicine interns across the 2018-19 academic years underwent a dedicated EHR training session as part of a week-long boot camp early in their training. We collected data on previous EHR and ICU experience for all subjects. Training consisted of an hour of guided review of a high-fidelity, simulated ICU patient chart focusing on best practices for navigation for data retrieval. Specifically, the activity focused on utilizing high and low yield data visualization screens determined by expert-consensus. Intervention group interns then had 20 minutes to review a new simulated patient chart before group review. EHR screen navigation was captured utilizing screen recording software and compared with data from existing ICU residents performing the same task on the same medical charts (N=62). Learners were surveyed immediately and 6-months after the activity to assess satisfaction as well as preferred EHR screen use. RESULTS Participants found the activity useful and enjoyable immediately and after six months. Intervention interns used more individual screens than reference residents (18 vs 20, p=0.008) but the total number of screens used were the same (35 vs 38, p=NS). Significantly more of the intervention interns used the ten most common screens (73% vs 45%, p=0.001). Intervention interns used high-yield screens more often and low-yield screens less often than the reference residents, which persistent on self-report 6 months later. CONCLUSIONS A short, high-fidelity, simulation-based learning activity focused on provider-specific data gathering was found to be enjoyable and to persistently modify navigation patterns. This suggests that workflow specific simulation-based EHR training throughout training is of educational benefit to residents. CLINICALTRIAL n/a


2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Harris

The use of correspondence in qualitative research has traditionally been limited to a supporting role, with ‘live’ data taking the primary focus. In this article, the merits and demerits of using letter writing as a means of gathering data are discussed. The article also covers representation of the self in letters, researching or advising and ‘invisibility’ to one's respondents, before exploring how this method ‘fits’ within the general principles and practices of qualitative research. As far as it can be established, this article forms the first attempt to explore the use of letter writing as a primary data collection strategy.


2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 891-905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anniina Schreiner

Purpose – This paper aims to improve the knowledge of the way business relationships end by using a triadic analysis. Triadic analysis is used as a tool, permitting the examination of a dyadic business relationship in relation to a third actor(s). The triadic approach has been chosen for two reasons: first, because a triad is the smallest possible network and so offers a network perspective on the phenomenon. Second, the triadic approach exposes the process of forming internal and external coalitions, which affects the course of events and, thus, offers a different perspective from the traditional dyadic one on the dissolution of business relationships. Design/methodology/approach – As adopting a triadic perspective on the ending of business relationships and the field of research are relatively new, data gathering and empirical findings play an important role in producing understanding of the phenomenon. This qualitative research uses the abductive approach, in which empirical findings are systematically combined with the theoretical literature related to the topic. The research also draws from the theoretical literature of ending dyadic business relationships and uses a body of literature from the field of sociology where triadic analysis has long been used. Findings – As the result, this paper presents a model describing the end of a triadic business relationship and details the characteristics that derive from a triadic perspective. The study answers questions on what kind of process takes place when a triadic business relationship is ending; what kinds of sub-processes can be identified; and also adds information on what kinds of coalitions companies may form during the ending process of a triadic business relationship. The findings suggest that triadic analysis is an appropriate tool when studying a dyadic business relationship in relation to third actors. Originality/value – The research offers a new insight into the phenomenon of ending business relationships by using a triadic perspective.


2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nur Wening ◽  
Muhammad Al Hasny ◽  
Ridha Fitryana

This research aims to formulate marketing strategy to increase visitors of Gembira Loka Garden and Zoo (KRKB Gembira Loka) in Yogyakarta. This research is qualitative research and uses interview, observation, and documentation as data collection method. The data is analyzed by using SWOT analysis with internal and external variable identification. The internal variable shows that location is the main strength of Gembira Loka KRKB with 0.17 by value and 5 by rating. From external variable, the result of EFAS table shows that Gembira Loka KRKB has good enough chance while the thread has less result than the chance. Gembira Loka KRKB is in quadrant 1, which is the position in which a company is considered to be in a beneficial situation due to its chance and strength. In such case, the company can utilize the chance by maximizing the strength. The following strategy to go through in this condition is supporting aggressive planning.


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