scholarly journals Using the Research Journal during Qualitative Data Collection in a Cross-Cultural Context

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Annink
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Comparative Research ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Five Phases

AbstractThis article shows how a research journal can be used as a tool to reflect on issues arising during the phase of data collection. Especially in cross-cultural comparative research, unexpected cultural issues are likely to arise. The most critical is the phase of data collection, where decisions have to be made quickly. This article demonstrates how to establish and maintain a research journal during cross-cultural face-to-face interviewing with entrepreneurs. It provides ten suggestions for “what” and “why” to take notes on during five phases of data collection. Furthermore, the article elaborates on how a research journal could be used to deal with emotions as well as methodological and ethical issues that may arise.

scholarly journals Qualitative Data Collection in an Era of Social Distancing

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 160940692093787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bojana Lobe ◽  
David Morgan ◽  
Kim A. Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Security Applications ◽  
Computer Equipment ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

Qualitative researchers face unique opportunities and challenges as a result of the disruption of COVID-19. Although the pandemic represents a unique opportunity to study the crisis itself, social distancing mandates are restricting traditional face-to-face investigations of all kinds. In this article, we describe options and resources for researchers who find themselves needing to alter their study designs from face-to-face qualitative data collection to a “socially distant” method. Although technologies are constantly changing, we review the latest videoconferencing services available to researchers and provide guidance on what services might best suit a project’s needs. We describe options for various platforms and applications including information about enhanced security applications for researchers collecting sensitive patient health information. Concerns about these technologies including security of the platform and logistical needs such as computer equipment are also discussed. Special attention is given to ethical issues when transitioning research efforts to online venues.

Ethical Issues in Qualitative Data Collection and Management

2019 ◽  
pp. 697-713
Author(s):  
Cees Th Smit Sibinga
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
External Influence ◽  
Collection And Management ◽  
Fair Chance ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection ◽  
The Way

Qualitative data collection is largely defined by the personal experience and opinions of the examinee. The examinee is central in the approach, and not so much the researcher. The essence is a communication between the researcher and the examinee, where interpretation of both the questions asked and the answers provided serves the purpose of understanding. This type of research is interpretative and almost exclusively subjective, because the personal or subjective way of understanding and interpretation is central. However, there is certainly a serious possibility for external influence on the answers to be provided or even the way answers are interpreted. Additionally, there is a fair chance that the questions are phrased towards expected answers. There are various moments where ethics are paramount to the quality and acceptability of the research. To protect objectivity, ethical professionalism and professional morale are important. This chapter aims to describe and discuss ethical issues related to collection and management of data from qualitative research.

International Family Configurations in Tokyo and Their Cross-Cultural Approaches to Language Socialization

2020 ◽  
pp. 1138-1169
Author(s):  
Donna M. Velliaris
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Language Socialization ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Restricted Range ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Face To Face

For children raised in a primarily monocultural setting, where their passport or “home” and their residential or “host” countries are the same, the knowledge/skills developed in one area may be applied in the broader contexts of their lives in a gradually more complex and fulfilling manner. Some of the knowledge/skills learned by “cross-cultural children”, however, may be applied in a restricted range of settings and may be of limited use in “other” contexts of living. A prime example relates to “language” proficiency. This may be well developed in the particular language of one context (e.g., English), but not yet acquired in the language needed for a different context (e.g., Japanese). For this exploratory study, face-to-face interviews were conducted with “international parents” residing in Tokyo, Japan. Of the four themes that emerged from the qualitative data, this chapter is specifically focused on one—Language Socialisation—of cross-cultural child(ren).

Ethical Issues in Qualitative Data Collection Among Vulnerable Populations in Healthcare Setting

2018 ◽  
pp. 80-97
Author(s):  
Seng Fah Tong ◽  
Wen Ting Tong ◽  
Wah Yun Low
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Future Patient ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

The chapter aims to highlight the ethical issues in qualitative data collection among vulnerable populations. Among the ethical issues are the conflict role of interviewers, adverse impact on future patient-therapist relationship, and emotional trauma both during and after data collection. The interviewers, usually healthcare providers, may subconsciously assume the role as a therapist during the interviews. Furthermore, the interviewers may encounter the participants (patients) in future clinical consultations; hence, information exchanges during the interviews could influence the therapeutic relationship. Recollection of experiences with an illness during the interviews can be a painful experience for patients. These ethical dilemmas can be addressed with appropriate sampling of participants and constant awareness of the researcher roles and relationships with the participants. Debriefing the participants with support is important to handle emotional upheavals.

Transnational and Cross-Cultural Approaches in Undercover Police Work

2019 ◽  
pp. 473-492
Author(s):  
John Irwin ◽  
Anthony H. Normore
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Police Work ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Court Cases ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
The World ◽  
Compare And Contrast

Undercover operatives have for decades attempted to interact with and expose criminal activity in identified criminal sub-culture groups of their same ethnic backgrounds, potential criminal participants in diverse ethnic cultural groups other than their own ethnic background, and cross-cultural groups made up of people from different ethnic groups. Through our combined professional experiences (e.g., leadership professor, undercover law enforcement, criminal justice, research, inmate instructor, ethics professors) and having lived and worked in various parts of the world (e.g., Canada, US, UK, Europe, South East and Central Asia) our chapter examines undercover police work and provides a view to cross-cultural issues that exist on both the enforcement and suspect sides of police investigation. A variety of transnational and cross-border ethical issues are examined in undercover work (e.g. trickery, entrapment) along with landmark court cases in an effort to compare and contrast international approaches to undercover operatives. Future directions concerning international collaboration are presented.

Instrumental and Social Influences on Adoption of Collaborative Technologies in Global Virtual Teams

2011 ◽  
pp. 400-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andre L. Araujo
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Teams ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Global Virtual Teams ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Collaborative Technology ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Collaborative Technologies ◽  
Exchange Information

Recent advances in Web-based technologies along with investments in international outsourcing and offshore locations have unquestionably increased the importance of global virtual teams. However, because global virtual teams have their members dispersed in different countries and rely extensively on electronic communication to exchange information, complete tasks, and coordinate activities, their implementation is accompanied by challenges beyond those found in traditional teams whose members often meet face-to-face in the same cultural context. One such challenge has to do with cross-cultural collaboration. Although there is a sense that collaborative technologies offer the essential tools for supporting collaboration, it is unknown whether virtual members will actually adopt collaborative technologies in a cross-cultural setting. To gain knowledge about this potential endemic aspect of cross-cultural teamwork, one needs to examine the factors that influence the adoption of collaborative technologies in global virtual teams. Drawing on the work of organizations, cognitive theory, and information systems researchers, this study offers a framework that describes the key components underlying collaborative technology adoption in global virtual teams by integrating both social and instrumental aspects of group work.

Investigating Electronic Word-of-Mouth Motivations in the Middle East

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Magalhaes ◽  
Basim Musallam
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Cultural Implications ◽  
Negative Feelings

This paper reports on a study carried out in Kuwait aimed at exploring the motivational factors which drive consumers to mention company names in Twitter. Building on existing models for eWOM motives and using Twitter as the tool for data collection, an electronic questionnaire was launched with the help of a number of opinion leaders. A total of 1,192 valid responses were collected from 5,011 hits. Data were statistically analyzed to extract the strongest factors. Concern for Other Consumers, Extraversion/Positive Self Enhancement, Venting Negative Feelings and Helping the Company are the primary factors. However, the findings are inconclusive when considering the proposition that studies aimed at identifying motivational factors behind eWOM engagement, differences can be expected in results from populations with predominantly collectivist values as opposed to populations with predominantly individualist values. Assuming that in the Kuwaiti cultural context individualist values predominate, it would have been expected to have results which are different from those obtained in studies carried out among populations whose cultural values are predominantly collectivist. However, this was not the case. In some factors the results are very similar, while in others, results are markedly different. This suggests that more research is needed in the cross cultural implications of motivational factors behind eWOM engagement.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Penerapan Kurikulum 2013 Guru Sekolah Dasar Negeri Dengan Metode Pendampingan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Dihamri Dihamri ◽  
Haimah Haimah ◽  
Abditama Srifitriani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

The purpose of the training is to help elementary school teachers who have difficulty in applying the 2013 curriculum. The method used is training using the mentoring method. Assistance is carried out directly and indirectly. The teachers were accompanied directly face to face by the service team in completing assignments, indirectly the teachers were accompanied by the team via telephone, email, whatsapp and videocall. To measure the achievement of the training is a qualitative descriptive analysis. To evaluate all activities using qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative data collection techniques are: interviews and observations, data analysis from beginning to end. Quantitative data collection techniques are questionnaires and data analysts using a percentage formula. The results of the training are teachers increasing curriculum competency in 2013  

scholarly journals Implementasi Supervisi Pendidikan di SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-176
Author(s):  
Tasdin Tahrim ◽  
Firman Patawari ◽  
Ali Nahruddin Tanal
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Administrative Supervision ◽  
Educational Supervision ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

Abstract This study aims to determine the educational supervision plan, educational supervision feedback for the principal or teacher, and the techniques used in educational supervision at SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu. The type used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation, and documentation study. The research subjects were teachers and administrative staff. The results showed that: (1) the education supervision plan carried out at SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu is to prepare RPP, syllabus, list of scores, absence of annual programs and semester programs. (2) educational supervision feedback to the principal or teacher, namely verbal (verbal), providing comments on the results of direct observation of the learning process through face-to-face, no distance or equipment used. This method is usually carried out by talking to each other / dialogue, interviews, meetings, speeches, and discussions. Apart from that, giving comments can also be done indirectly through intermediary tools such as telephones, cellphones, etc. because of the distance between the speaker and the interlocutor. Non-verbal (written), providing comments on the results of observations of the learning process by means of writing without direct conversation using short, clear, and understandable language by the recipient. This method can be in the form of correspondence, sms, e-mail, learning photos, and so on. (3) There are 2 types of techniques used in SDN 246 Rantebelu Kecamatan Larompong Kabupaten Luwu, namely direct supervision, which means that the supervisor goes directly to the class to see the learning of students from beginning to end. While administrative supervision is only the administrative aspects that are assessed.   Keywords: educational supervision

scholarly journals Acculturation and adaptation issues among International students: Experiences from the largest Public University of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ateeb Ahmad Parray ◽  
Sonia Sohely ◽  
Susmita Mallick ◽  
Fatema Tuz Zahura ◽  
Bijoynee Mistry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
International Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Public University ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Face To Face

Abstract This qualitative study surfaces the kinds of acculturation and adaptation related problems that international students faced while they studied at the largest public university in Bangladesh. Qualitative data was collected and analyzed through face-to-face interviews with 82 international students. Findings show that in terms of acculturation, students faced homesickness, language barriers, socio-cultural issues and academic reactions to their new life. In terms of adaptation related issues, students faced psychological distress, practical issues like financial constraints, perceived discrimination and social exclusion. Considering these findings, it can be inferred that host language, social engagement, academic environment and hostel life play an important role in the acculturation experiences of international students. This study highlights the importance of host language in determining the friendships and overall adaptation of the international students.

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