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Doing Qualitative Research

Maria Lorentzon
- 01 Jun 1993 - 
- Vol. 18, Iss: 6, pp 1007-1007
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This article is published in Journal of Advanced Nursing.The article was published on 1993-06-01. It has received 2707 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Qualitative research.

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The qualitative research interview

TL;DR: This work examines less structured interview strategies in which the person interviewed is more a participant in meaning making than a conduit from which information is retrieved.
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Sampling in Interview-Based Qualitative Research: A Theoretical and Practical Guide

TL;DR: A four-point approach to sampling in qualitative interview-based research is presented and critically discussed in this article, which integrates theory and process for the following: (1) defining a sample universe, by way of specifying inclusion and exclusion criteria for potential participation; (2) deciding upon a sample size, through the conjoint consideration of epistemological and practical concerns; (3) selecting a sampling strategy, such as random sampling, convenience sampling, stratified sampling, cell sampling, quota sampling or a single-case selection strategy; and (4) sample sourcing, which includes
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Word of mouth communication within online communities: Conceptualizing the online social network

TL;DR: In this article, the authors report the results of a two-stage study aimed at investigating online word of mouth (WOM) communication: a set of in-depth qualitative interviews followed by a social network analysis of a single online community.
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Methodological rigour within a qualitative framework

TL;DR: The methodological trinity of reliability, validity and generalization is described and a shift from a position of fundamentalism to a more pluralistic approach as a means of legitimizing naturalistic inquiry is advocated.
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Analyzing Qualitative Data

TL;DR: This half-day tutorial will focus on the basic methods for analyzing qualitative data using a mixture of talks and hands-on activities and will consider closed and open coding as well as clustering and categorizing coded data.
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Methodological congruence in complex and collaborative mixed method studies

TL;DR: The concept of methodological congruence has gained more attention due to the need for careful planning of coherence and purpose among parts of research studies as mentioned in this paper, which is an important aspect of employing multiple methods and ensuring study validity.
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Rural Women Family Physicians: Strategies for Successful Work-Life Balance

TL;DR: Women family physicians can build successful careers in rural communities, but supportive employers, relationships, and patient approaches provide a foundation for this success.
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The potential of Library 2.0 for research libraries in Kenya.

Tom Kwanya
TL;DR: This chapter discusses research libraries in Kenya and discusses comparing research libraries and other library typologies, as well as investigating the role of social network theory in the development of research libraries.
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Motivations and challenges of network formation: entrepreneur and intermediary perspectives

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present findings from 14 in-depth interviews looking into the motivations and challenges of intermediaries and entrepreneurs engaged in the formation of a networking group for the information and communication technologies sector.
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Improving the quality of residential care for older people: a study of government approaches in England and Australia

Lisa Trigg
TL;DR: The study develops a new typology of three provider quality orientations (organisation-focused, consumer-directed, relationship-centred) to examine differences between the two regulatory regimes in England and Australia and suggests the importance of considering the overall ‘regulatory space’ when designing policy interventions for quality.