CHARACTERISTICS AND ETHIC

Qualitative research analyses the data in an inductive

which means that theories or concepts are built on the base of gathering data.

his approach uses a bottom-up direction to understand situations, focus on behaviours, construct theories and reach conclusions.

researchers have to spend time with participants to experiment themselves particular situations.

the qualitative researcher “constructs a picture that takes shape as he/she collects and examines the parts”

focuses on process rather than outcomes;

this uses multiple interactive.

The three main methods of data collection

focus group, in-depth interviews and participant observation.

in 2000, Middleton and Hewitt studied the transition of caring when people with deep learning difficulties were moved from long-term care in hospitals to community-based living

the key element is to capture perspectives as precise as possible.

sometimes researcher’s interpretations will be checked with those of the participants;

this reflects a deep concern to discover “what they are experiencing, how they interpret their experiences, and how they themselves structure the social world in which they live”.

Is defined as a no experimental approach in which subjects are studied in their natural settings.

They are observed by the researcher,

(overt observation)

(covert observation)

Activities are observed in the setting in which they occur habitually.

Grady, Ale and Morris (2012) conducted a study to assess the impact of parental departure during daily drop-off at preschool on children’s settling into daily preschool routines.

The data collected in qualitative research take the form of words or pictures rather than numbers.

imply interview transcripts, photographs, field notes, videos, personal documents, and other official records.

all the details must be considered.

Sandelowski (2000) noted that researches present comprehensive narratives of phenomena or events based on open-ended questions.

No matter what type of question, exploratory, descriptive or interpretative, they have to produce findings closer to the data.

In qualitative research, participants have a vital role

they contribute to the analysis of the data they generate.

Codes of ethics have to be set by researches in order to protect participants and support ethical approaches to fieldwork.

Bodgan and Biklen highlight the following basic ethical considerations:

Avoid research sites where participants may feel coerced to participate in the research.
Honour the participants’ privacy.

Consider difference in participants’ time commitment.

Treat participants with respect and seek their cooperation in the research.

Tell the truth when writing up and reporting the findings.

Then clear strategies must be adopted to carry out sensitive studies and provide trustworthy outcomes.