Qualitative Research in Practice: Examples for Discussion and Analysis

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A practical introduction to qualitative research across fields and disciplines Qualitative Research in Practice offers a hands-on introduction to qualitative research design, methods, data, and analysis. Designed as a companion text for any course involving qualitative research, this book explores the different types of qualitative studies with relevant examples and analysis by the researchers themselves. The workbook format makes it easy to use in the classroom or the field, and the depth of information makes it a valuable resource for students of social work, psychology, counseling, management, education, health care, or any field in which qualitative research is conducted. While quantitative research is primarily concerned with numerical data, qualitative research methods are more flexible, responsive, and open to contextual information. To a qualitative researcher, a situation is defined by the participants' perspectives, making it the primary method of inquiry for understanding social phenomena through the lens of experience. This book introduces the essentials of qualitative research, bolstered by expert analysis and discussion that provides deeper insight than a traditional textbook format would allow. Understand the fundamental nature of qualitative research Learn how to accurately assess and evaluate qualitative research Explore qualitative research's many forms and applications Gain insight on qualitative research in a variety of fields and disciplines How does one codify an experience? Is it possible to measure emotion in units? Qualitative research fills the void where numbers cannot reach. It is the best tool we have for studying the unquantifiable aspects of the human experience, and it is an essential tool in a wide variety of fields. Qualitative Research in Practice provides translatable skills in a practical format to quicken your transition from "learning" to "using." Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface About the Editors Part One The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry 1 Introduction to Qualitative Research The Nature of Qualitative Research Distinguishing Among Types of Qualitative Research Design Mixed Methods The Design of a Qualitative Study Summary References 2 Assessing and Evaluating Qualitative Research What to Look for When Evaluating Qualitative Research Ensuring for “Quality” in Qualitative Research Internal Validity or Credibility Reliability or Dependability External Validity/Generalizability or Transferability Ethical Issues Summary References Part Two Examples of Qualitative Research for Discussion and Analysis 3 Roles Traditional Healers Play in Cancer Treatment in Malaysia: Implications for Health Promotion and Education Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion Acknowledgements References How Context Shapes the Design and Implementation of a Qualitative Study 4 The Influence of Mentorship and Role Models on University Women Leaders’ Career Paths to University Presidency Purpose Statement Literature Review Method Findings Discussion References Appendix Author Note Article Citation Mutual Reflections on Conceptual Frameworks in Qualitative Research Phenomenology 5 Hiking Leisure: Generating a Different Existence Within Everyday Life Introduction The Concept of Leisure Affordance Method Results Discussion Conclusion Declaration of Conflicting Interests Funding References Author Biographies Hiking the Phenomenological Psychological Method 6 Being In-Between: The Lived Experience of Becoming a Prosthesis User Following the Loss of a Leg Method Participants and Setting Interviews Ethical Considerations Data Analysis Findings Living on Standby Standing on Your Own 2 Feet Again—Tall and High Becoming One With the Prosthesis A Test of Stamina Re-Conquering the World Discussion Conclusion Declaration of Conflicting Interests Funding References Author Biographies Caught Up Between Ethics and Methodology: Reflections Addressing the Unintended Presence of a Participant’s Partner Duringa Phenomenological Interview Ethnography 7 Boxing Culture and Serious Leisure Among North American Youth: An Embodied Ethnography Serious Leisure Methods Amateur Boxing as a Leisure Activity Why Do You Box? Amateur Boxing as Casual and Serious Leisure Discussion Limitations, Conclusion, and Directions for Future Research References Author Note Article Citation Embodied Ethnography as a Research Approach: Further Reflections and Insights on Boxing as Serious Leisure 8 A Sojourn Experience in the Land of Fire and Ice: Examining Cultural Competence and Employee Well-Being Through an Autoethnographic Exploration My Autoethnographic Process My Experience as Sojourner Það er Rúsínan í Pylsuendanum References Managing the Burden and Blessing of Autoethnography Grounded Theory 9 A Grounded Theory of Professional Learning in an Authentic Online Professional Development Program Introduction Methodology Discussion and Implications Conclusion References Navigating the Sea of Data With Grounded Theory 10 Openness and Praxis: Exploring the Use of Open Educational Practices in Higher Education Introduction Openness in Education Theoretical Framework Study and Method Findings Discussion Conclusions Acknowledgements References Why Constructivist Grounded Theory? . . . and the Importance of Researcher Reflexivity Narrative Inquiry 11 Chandra’s Story: An Adult Education Student Journeys From Fear to Gratitude Methods Growing Up in Fear: “Sadness in One’s Heart” School in Guyana Avoiding Childhood Marriage A Way Out The Transition: Growing Hope Back to School Looking to the Future: Gratitude Closing Thoughts References Author Note Article Citation Narrative Inquiry: Good Things Take Time 12 Youths’ and Adults’ Stories Related to the Background for ADHD Assessment Methodological and Analytical Approach Three Main Themes of the Autobiographical Narratives Key Events and Courses in the Stories The Search for an Explanation The Significant Others Concluding Remarks Declaration of Conflicting Interests Funding Notes References Author Biography Reflections on a Narrative Approach to Autobiographical Stories Arts-Based Research 13 Drama, Performance Ethnography, and Self-Esteem: Listening to Youngsters With Dyslexia and Their Parents The Terminology The Parents Reflect The Youngsters Share Research Implications Conclusion Declaration of Conflicting Interests Funding Note References Author Biographies When Participants Become Researchers 14 Voices From the Field: Preparing Teachers for High Need Schools Analytical and Theoretical Perspectives Personal Perspective Methodology Results and Preliminary Discussion Discussion References Author Note Article Citation Dramatizing Data, Creating Art, and Finding Community: Ethnodrama/Arts-Based Research Qualitative Action Research 15 Action Research by Practitioners: A Case Study of a High School’s Attempt to Create Transformational Change Context for this Research and the School Context Action Research by Practitioners Study Design Some Reflections and Lessons Learned End Note References Reflecting on Taking Action: Three Suggestions 16 Collective Voices: Engagement of Hartford Community Residents Through Participatory Action Research Literature Review Role of Researchers Methods Results Discussion References Author Note Article Citation Trust the Process: Reflections on Participatory Action Research Mixed Methods 17 College Students and Yik Yak: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study Anonymity Research Design Study 1 Results of Study 1 Discussion of Study 1 Study 2 Discussion of Study 2 Conclusion Declaration of Conflicting Interests Funding References Author Biographies Appendix The Best of Both Worlds: Mixed Methodologies 18 “Talk to Me”: A Mixed-Methods Study on Preferred Physician Behaviors During End-of-Life Communication from the Patient Perspective Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion Contributorship statement Data sharing statement Acknowledgements Conflicts of interest Source of funding Supporting Information References The Sum Is Greater Than Its Parts: Using Mixed Methods to Answer a Complex Healthcare Question Name Index Subject Index EULA