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Qualitative research & evaluation methods
Michael Quinn Patton
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In this paper, conceptual issues and themes on qualitative research and evaluaton methods including: qualitative data, triangulated inquiry, qualitative inquiry, constructivism, constructionism, complexity (chaos) theory, qualitative designs and data collection, fieldwork strategies, interviewing, tape-recording, ethical issues, analysis, interpretation and reporting, observations vs. perceived impacts and utilisation-focused evaluation reporting.Abstract:
This book explains clearly conceptual issues and themes on qualitative research and evaluaton methods including: qualitative data, triangulated inquiry, qualitative inquiry, constructivism, constructionism, Complexity (chaos) theory, qualitative designs and data collection, fieldwork strategies, interviewing, tape-recording, ethical issues, analysis, interpretation and reporting, observations vs. perceived impacts and utilisation-focused evaluation reporting.read more
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Parental Involvement (and Uninvolvement) at an Inner-City High School
TL;DR: In this paper, a study sought to understand the perceptions of parental involvement and parental uninvolvement at a predominantly African American inner-city high school in the US. Qualitative interviews were conducted to examine the perception of parent involvement and non-parent involvement at the high school.
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Consumers' experiences of back pain in rural Western Australia: Access to information and services, and self-management behaviours
Andrew M. Briggs,Andrew M. Briggs,Helen Slater,Helen Slater,Samantha Bunzli,Joanne E Jordan,Stephanie J Davies,Stephanie J Davies,Anne Smith,John Quintner +9 more
TL;DR: Five key themes were identified that affected individuals’ experiences of managing CLBP in a rural setting, including poor access to information and services in rural settings; inadequate knowledge and skills among local practitioners; feelings of isolation and frustration; and competing lifestyle demands hindering effective self-management for CLBP.
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Using theory and formative research to design interventions to improve community health worker motivation, retention and performance in Mozambique and Uganda
Daniel Llywelyn Strachan,Karin Källander,Karin Källander,Maureen Nakirunda,Sozinho Ndima,Abel Muiambo,Zelee Elizabeth Hill +6 more
TL;DR: Drawing on contextual data and theory that is sensitive to context can potentially lead to the development of appropriate and effective interventions when aiming to improve the motivation, retention and performance of CHWs in Uganda and Mozambique and other comparable settings.
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Exploring Minority Youths’ Police Encounters: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-synthesis
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Women’s Experience of Telehealth Cancer Genetic Counseling
Elvira Zilliacus,Bettina Meiser,Elizabeth A. Lobb,Elizabeth A. Lobb,Judy Kirk,Linda Warwick,Katherine L. Tucker +6 more
TL;DR: Overall women were highly satisfied with telegenetics, and the majority of women described feeling a high degree of social presence, or rapport, with the off-site genetic clinician.