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Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method
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The nature and forms of documents are described, the advantages and limitations of document analysis are outlined, and specific examples of the use of documents in the research process are offered.Abstract:
This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research experiences. Targeted to research novices, the article takes a nuts‐and‐bolts approach to document analysis. It describes the nature and forms of documents, outlines the advantages and limitations of document analysis, and offers specific examples of the use of documents in the research process. The application of document analysis to a grounded theory study is illustrated.read more
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Explicating Affordances: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Affordances in Communication Research
TL;DR: This study aims to clarify inconsistencies regarding the term affordances by examining how affordances terminology is used in empirical research on communication and technology through an analysis of 82 communication-oriented scholarly works on affordances.
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Qualitative Research Methodology in Social Sciences and Related Subjects
TL;DR: A literature review paper as mentioned in this paper discusses the proper use of qualitative research methodology to discuss several aspects of the research for the improvement of the skill of the readers, and analyzes the design of the qualitative research giving some methodological suggestions to make it explicable.
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The Dark (Patterns) Side of UX Design
TL;DR: The limits of a specific ethical phenomenon known as "dark patterns," where user value is supplanted in favor of shareholder value are outlined and a proposal for broadening research on the ethics of user experience is proposed.
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What is food tourism
TL;DR: In this article, the authors conceptualise food tourism research from a cultural anthropology perspective, given that much of the literature on food tourism defines cuisine as place and is used in many forms and interactions with tourists.
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Life cycle performance of modular buildings: A critical review
Mohammad Kamali,Kasun Hewage +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a comprehensive critical literature review on the benefits and challenges of the modular construction method, compared to its conventional counterpart, and conclude that on average, modular buildings have been shown to provide a better life cycle performance, for example a building's energy performance, among others.
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Constraints, Compromises and Choice: Comparing Three Qualitative Research Studies
TL;DR: Connell, Lynch and Waring as mentioned in this paper reported the experiences of three researchers working on three separate qualitative studies, all three studies were concerned with investigating the social milieu within organizations and shared a common goal to develop explanations for complex social phenomena manifest both internally and externally to each organization.
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Local-Level Stakeholder Collaboration: A Substantive Theory of Community-Driven Development
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a substantive theory of community-driven development based on a study of "social fund" projects in Jamaica, which support community-based projects designed to rehabilitate and expand social and economic infrastructure, improve social services, and strengthen local organizations.
Teacher Socialization in Technological Education.
TL;DR: In a recent technological education teacher development study, two elements of teacher socialization, the process of formally preparing to become a teacher (Ginsburg, 1988, p.1) and the impact of pre-service teacher education itself, was explored as discussed by the authors.
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The Multiple Roles of Low Income, Minority Women in the Family and Community: A Qualitative Investigation.
TL;DR: A longitudinal, ethnographic research study was incepted to investigate service use among families living in poor urban communities as mentioned in this paper, where the authors identified numerous strengths exhibited by women, that is, roles that help families adapt and survive.