scholarly journals Conducting Qualitative Research on Desertification in Western Lesvos, Greece

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodoros Iosifides ◽  
Theodoros Politidis
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Gradual Development ◽  
Land Degradation And Desertification

The main aim of this article is to present some critical methodological strategies employed in a qualitative research study on local socioeconomic development and desertification in western Lesvos, Greece. Through in-depth qualitative interviews with local producers in western Lesvos, Greece, an effort was made to identify and analyze the links between the local socioeconomic trajectory and environmental marginality. The article concerns the justification of the choice of qualitative investigation on the matter, the main methodological strategies employed in the field, and the basic data analysis processes. In particular, we discuss the gradual development of a coding framework and a conceptual model for understanding and explaining the interrelations between local socioeconomic development, and characteristics and problems of land degradation and desertification.

scholarly journals A Narrative Inquiry: A Black Male Looking to Teach

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Bell
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Individual Data ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Hiring Process ◽  
Teaching Position ◽  
Narrative Account

The purpose of this qualitative research study was to understand how a Black male experienced the interview process while seeking a teaching position. The participant and I attempted to answer how race and/or gender played a role in his interviewing experiences. The researcher used a qualitative approach to interview this individual. Data analysis revealed major findings contributing to this Black male’s interviewing experiences: Racism played into the hiring process in subtle ways, and just because this candidate was prepared to teach, that preparation did not guarantee his employment. The findings from this narrative account might prove helpful in understanding why there is currently a shortage of Black male teachers.

scholarly journals Fundamentals of qualitative analysis in family medicine

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e000040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne A Babchuk
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Minority Health Disparities ◽  
Concise Guide

The primary purpose of this article is to provide family physician researchers interested in conducting a qualitative research study a concise guide to the analysis. Drawing from approaches outlined in popular research methodology textbooks and employing an exemplar from a minority health disparities research study, this article outlines specific steps useful for researchers and practitioners in the field of family medicine. This process of qualitative data analysis is situated within the larger framework of qualitative research to better position those new to qualitative designs to more effectively conduct their studies. A 10-step process useful for guiding qualitative data analysis is provided. The 10 steps include (1) assembling data for analysis, (2) refamiliarising oneself with the data, (3) open or initial coding procedures, (4) generating categories and assigning codes to them, (5) generating themes from categories, (6) strategies of validation, (7) interpreting and reporting findings from the participants, (8) interpreting and reporting findings from the literature, (9) visual representations of data and findings, and (10) strengths, limitations, delimitations and suggestions for future research. This work provides clear and accessible guidelines for conducting qualitative data analysis for emerging researchers that is applicable across a wide array of topics, disciplines and settings.

Understanding the Systems, Contexts, Behaviors, and Strategies of Parents Advocating for Their Children With Down Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Krueger ◽  
Jessica D. Cless ◽  
Meghan Dyster ◽  
Mollie Reves ◽  
Robert Steele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disability ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome

Abstract In the current qualitative research study, we focused on understanding the ecological systems, contexts, behaviors, and strategies of parents (N = 435) advocating for their children with an intellectual and developmental disability diagnosis, specifically Down syndrome (DS). Based on the data analysis, parents of children with DS advocate for their children frequently, in a variety of settings, with different actions, attitudes, motivations, and outcomes. The most common settings where advocacy occurred were primarily school and healthcare systems. The goals of parents often included inclusiveness, equality, and acceptance, whereas a few parents reported advocating due to discrimination and judgment. Implications for further research and professional practice also are described.

Searching for hope in brain, lung, and pancreatic cancers: A collaborative qualitative research study

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Pearson ◽  
Maureen Rigney ◽  
Anitra Engebretson ◽  
Johanna Villarroel ◽  
Jenette Spezeski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Pancreatic Cancers

Maternal attitudes toward DNA collection for gene-environment studies: A qualitative research study

2009 ◽  
Vol 149A (11) ◽  
pp. 2378-2386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M. Jenkins ◽  
Erika Reed-Gross ◽  
Sonja A. Rasmussen ◽  
Wanda D. Barfield ◽  
Christine E. Prue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Maternal Attitudes ◽  
Gene Environment ◽  
Dna Collection

Reflexivity in research: Promoting rigour, reliability and validity in qualitative research

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 560-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wesam Darawsheh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Analyse Data

Background The value of qualitative research is increasingly acknowledged in health studies, as well as the demand for employing rigorous strategies. Although the literature recognises that reflexivity is a valuable and rigorous strategy, few studies unravel the practical employment of reflexivity as a strategy for ensuring rigour and quality in qualitative research. Aim To present a practical example of how reflexivity can be employed as a strategy for ensuring rigour by reviewing 13 narratives from the author's reflexive diary on qualitative research. Methods Content analysis and narrative analysis were used to approach and analyse data. Findings Analysis of the posited qualitative research study found five main outcomes of the influence of reflexivity as a strategy to establish criteria of rigour. Conclusions Further research is needed to show how reflexivity can be employed as a strategy in qualitative research to: i) establish criteria of rigour; ii) monitor the researcher's subjectivity in generating credible findings.

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