scholarly journals The risk to cultural identity – Narrative of Mrs Takurine Mahesh Singh (1872–1959)

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kogielam Archary ◽  
Christina Landman
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Oral History ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Indian Community ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

The article purports to examine the risk to cultural identity amongst an Indian community in South Africa using a single case study methodology. A case study approach was followed, using the qualitative research methodology, whereby not only the how (observation), but also adding focus on the thoughts, feelings, perceptions, experiences and motivations that people have underlie their behaviour. The year 1960 marked the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Indians to the Colony of Natal, hence the study considers the period 1895 to 1960. Identifying with a particular culture allows members of that community to experience feelings of belonging and security. Moving across continents, Indian indentured sugar plantation labourers came to the Colony of Natal from 1860 until 1911 bringing with them their cultural identity. The risk to cultural identity is a significant contributor to an individual’s well-being. Cultural identity may be viewed as a sense of belonging based on one’s ancestry, rituals, religion, traditions, values and even language. When they were transported during the concurrent time of colonisation and indenture, they became displaced and thus an emotional threat to their well-being, belonging and security was created and simultaneously experienced. This threat compromised their cultural identity. This risk to cultural identity is investigated in the narrative of an Indian female national matriarch, Mrs Takurine Mahesh Singh who arrived in the Colony in 1895 and passed away in 1959. A risk to cultural identity existed, but the Indian community in South Africa did not experience deculturalisation. They were able to practise their ancestral culture without losing their identity. This is one of the findings and it concludes the abstract.Contribution: The study of identity, identity diffusion, identity loss is a very important aspect to study, especially for displaced communities who suffer not only alienation from their mother country, but also losing contact and cultures as a result of displacement. This article provides insight on the risk to cultural identity in Natal between 1895 and 1960. In terms of the findings, cultural identity is an important contributor to well-being. Identifying with a particular culture gave the matriarch a feeling of belonging and security. It also provides access to social and other networks which provide support and shared strength, values and aspirations. Although a product of oral history, for this research, the article could not be supported by other historical materials in an attempt at balancing the views as scholars have not explored the widowed Indian nationals who have remained in the Colony after indenture. This article should not be viewed simplistically as a retelling of Mrs Singh’s life story, but rather a narrative based on reflective memories that pieced together her departure from India under the political system of indenture, living and surviving as a widow under harsh laws and having multiple identities. The narrative oral history approach combined with a qualitative research methodology does not focus on analysis and interpretation but rather brings to the fore, the opportunity for further exploratory studies where the question ‘why’ will be answered.

FOSTERING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN ENGLISH WRITING WITH MICROBLOGGING IN TWITTER

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Thu Hien
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Twitter and Microblogging are two separate entities but completes each other. Both of them can be used as language learning tools and their potential has been proved by several scholars. This study tries to examine students’ experiences in integrating microblogging with twitter. It is also study about the beneficial roles of microblogging with Twitter in language learning, its relation to writing, and its appropriateness in language learning. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, and case study as its research design. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed in this study to find out about participants' views about microblogging and Twitter. From this study, it can be concluded that the participants of the study underwent various experiences during the implementation of microblogging with Twitter. They also felt that microblogging with Twitter at some point advantages them to systematically arrange their ideas, and allows them to choose appropriate diction of their ideas. They also stated that Twitter can be an appropriate means in language learning, especially in English writing<em>.</em>

Values Influencing Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy: An Exploratory Study

1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine D. Fondiller ◽  
Lois J. Rosage ◽  
Barbara E. Neuhaus
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Interview Format

This exploratory study used qualitative research methods to identify values that influence clinical reasoning in occupational therapy. Through an interview format, selected occupational therapists were asked to respond to a predetermined list of questions about a general case study. The interviews were tape-recorded and a content analysis of the tapes yielded 18 distinct value statements. Implications of the findings and recommendations for further studies are presented. Qualitative research methodology is examined for its utility in occupational therapy.

Value Creation and Commercialization in Insular Ecosystems

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 92-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Lopes ◽  
Luís Farinha ◽  
João J. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
New Model ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Resources And Capabilities ◽  
Insular Ecosystems

This article aims to evaluate the resources and capabilities in insular regions, and also to understand how value creation and commercialization take place in the existing ecosystems. A qualitative research methodology was followed through a case study, incorporating interviews with incubators managers of the insular regions of Portugal (Azores and Madeira). The results show some difficulties as a result of the ecosystem's insularity. To shorten the insular regions dissymmetry compared to other non-insular regions, a new model is proposed to help these regions overcome their economic and social problems.

scholarly journals Ventajas y desventajas de las TIC en la enseñanza

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Fundamental Part ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Investigación Cualitativa

Este documento describe cómo la aplicación de las TIC presenta ventajas y desventajas cuando se utiliza como parte fundamental en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. La tecnología avanza a pasos agigantados generando múltiples cambios y aplicaciones en todos los campos, inclusive, el ámbito educativo. Estos cambios obligan a los docentes a asumir el reto e involucrarse en una continua preparación con el único objetivo de mejorar los resultados del aprendizaje. Para esto, se realizó una investigación cualitativa aplicando la metodología de estudio de caso.AbstractThis paper describes how the application of ICT has advantages and disadvantages when used as a fundamental part in the process of teaching and learning. Technology advances rapidly generating multiple changes and applications in all fields, even education. These changes require teachers to take up the challenge and engage in ongoing preparation for the sole purpose of improving learning outcomes. For this, we performed a qualitative research methodology using a case study.

scholarly journals Case Study: Learning Difficulties of Qualitative Research Methodology at Biology Education Postgraduate

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Evi Kristiana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Qualitative research methodology courses become a provision for postgraduate students to carry out research, as one of the three obligations of college. The course is a new subject and most students had never practiced it and had never been familiar with the concepts. The aims of  the study is to analyzed the causes of learning difficulties and solutions carried out by students and by lecturers in qualitative research methodology courses. This study used a qualitative research approach with a case study design. Data were obtained from questionnaires and interviews with 20 postgraduate students of biology education, Universitas Negeri Malang. Data processing consists of: data reduction, data presentation, and making conclusions. The students experienced main problems in understanding the teaching materials used because it was written in English and the methods in various qualitative studies tend to be similar so causing confusion. Various solutions are carried out by students, for example: conducting discussions, compiling concept maps, and conducting qualitative research practices. Supporting lecturers have main difficulty in assessment. Lecturers take advantage of online media to facilitate assessment. The findings of this study provided alternative solutions for lecturers and students who take qualitative research methodology courses in order to minimize the constraints.

scholarly journals Opportunities of Using Space Technology to Enhance Border Security in South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 775-798
Author(s):  
Moses Thabo Katjisa Nkhoma ◽  
Albert Tchey Agbenyegah
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
National Security ◽  
South African ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Border Security ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Technology Sector ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Security Concern

The failure of the South African border security authorities to provide effective border security continues to be a national security concern. The inability to provide effective border security is due to factors such as ineffective methods of controlling and monitoring the borders. The aim of this study was to examine the practicability of employing space technology to address identified border security constraints. The study focused on border security authorities and the space technology sector in South Africa. To achieve this objective, a qualitative research methodology was used to ascertain the issues and constraints of border security in South Africa as well as the possibilities of utilising space technology to address border security constraints in South Africa. Findings indicate that there is a need to utilise space technology in South Africa to enhance the level of border security.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Layanan Publik dan Biaya Operasional Perkantoran KUA: Sejarah, Pengelolaan dan Implikasi Terhadap Layanan KUA

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-199
Author(s):  
Angga Marzuki
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
District Office ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Abstrak Artikel ini menyajikan hasil kajian mengenai implikasi Biaya Operasinal (BOP) Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA) Kecamatan, BOP merupakan upaya Kementerian Agama untuk meningkatkan pelayanan KUA bagi masyarakat. Kajian ini bertujuan mencari tahu dan menguji bagaimana sebuah pendanaan layanan berimplikasi terhadap pelayanan publik. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodelogi penelitian kualitatif dengan rancangan studi kasus di sebuah KUA sebagai sampel. Hasil kajian ini, menyimpulkan bahwa BOP KUA sangat berperan dalam menggerakan program-program KUA, walaupun belum memenuhi semua Tugas Pokok dan fungsi KUA. Selain itu ditemukan bahwa adanya pengelolaan BOP masih dikontrol oleh Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten, sehingga fungsi 9 layanan KUA tidak dapat dijalankan oleh para petugas di KUA. Padahal seyogyanya pihak KUA Kecamatan lah yang mempunyai wewenang secara penuh dalam penggunaan dan pengelolaan BOP KUA.   Kata Kunci: KUA, BOP, Pelayanan Publik   Abstract This article presents the study results of the Operational Costs (BOP) of the District Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) implications, BOP is an effort of the Ministry of Religion to support the improvement of KUA services for the society. This study aims to find out and test how the services funding has implications for public services. This study uses a qualitative research methodology with a case study design in a KUA as a sample. The results of this study concluded that the KUA BOP has very important role in moving the KUA programs, even though they have not fulfilled all the KUA main tasks and functions. In addition it was found that BOP management is still controlled by the District Ministry of Religion Office, so that the 9 KUA services function cannot be carried out by KUA officers. Even though the Subdistrict KUA should have full authority in the use and management of BOP. Keywords: Kantor Urusan Agama, Management, Public Service

scholarly journals Stewardship: Tradition preservation, resilience based on faith

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Yesbek Rocío Morales-Paredes ◽  
Teresa Gladys Cerón-Carrillo ◽  
Norma Angélica Santiesteban-López/ ◽  
Jorge Ángel Maldonado-Reséndiz
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Oral History ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Religious Tradition ◽  
Cultural Environment ◽  
Santo Domingo ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Capital Cities ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
San Rafael

Considered as a religious tradition ingrained in many Mexican communities, the stewardship continues present, facing social and cultural changes that have made it disappear in capital cities. The objective of the present study is to highlights the stewardship importance in San Rafael Comac and Santo Domingo Tonahuixtla communities in, Puebla, Mexico, where the tradition persists, preserves and is spread, considering it as a resilience method for people, based on hope, faith and trust in their social and cultural environment. The qualitative research methodology used was Oral History, approached through interviews with the main actors of this study: the mayordomos, who share their experience on the religious position with respect, honor and privilege, with the firm conviction of preserving the tradition.

scholarly journals Authoritarianism and Judicial Efforts for Securing Autonomy: A Case Study of Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 4 (Issue 3) ◽  
pp. 267-286
Author(s):  
Dr. Bakht Munir ◽  
Ali Nawaz Khan ◽  
Zaheer Iqbal Cheema
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Democratic Transition ◽  
Military Rule ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Democratic System

In a democratic system of government, state affairs are divided into legislative, executive, and judiciary. In Pakistan’s democratic transition, military role as an additional unavoidable stakeholder cannot be neglected. Pakistan remained under despotic regime for more than three decades with judicial backing by validating extraconstitutional acts. However, this autocratic rule never remained absolute and unchallenged. With qualitative research methodology this article examined how judiciary validated extraconstitutional acts at the expense of civilian governments and compromised its autonomy. How military role in democratic transition is minimized through parliamentary and judicial efforts. The research at hand aimed to investigate how military and its affiliates entrenched its authority during its direct rule and how it transformed and preserved that authority during civilian rule. How judiciary challenged and circumscribed unbridled military rule while securing its autonomy. This paper also explicated potential risk of confrontation between parliament and judiciary where the latter remained absolute autonomous. In order to overcome prospects of potential confrontation, this research suggested judicial realization of self-restraints so as to avoid unnecessary intrusion that could result into interbranch conflicts.

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