IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to critique a study. The critique considers some aspects of the study:e the methodology of the study, the study results, the ethical issues pertinent to the study, the strengths, the weaknesses, and the limitations of the study. The article evaluated in this paper is the study by Farmer, J.R., MacKinnon, S.P., & Cowie, M. (2017) titled 'Perfectionism and Life Narratives: A Qualitative Study.'The research questions put forward in the study are, a) how do maladaptive perfectionists view perfectionism? b) what themes are recurring in the autobiographical narratives of persons with high levels of perfectionism? The literature review of the study listed a brief number of literature. The authors highlighted a paucity of qualitative research on perfectionism even though quantitative research on the topic exists (MacKinnon, Sherry & Pratt, 2013). The study's literature review considered 5-6 studies related to motivation, cognition, and other perfectionism-related themes.…...
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Farmer, J. R., Mackinnon, S. P., & Cowie, M. (2017). Perfectionism and life narratives: A qualitative study. SAGE Open, 7(3), 1-14. Doi: 10.1177/2158244017721733
Mackinnon, S. P., Sherry, S. B., & Pratt, M. W. (2013). The relationship between perfectionism, agency, and communion: A longitudinal mixed-methods analysis. Journal of Research in Personality, 47, 263-271. Doi:10.1016/j.jrp.2013.02.007
Newman, M. (2016). Research methods in psychology. (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.
RepliesJosephAs I read your post I was reminded of a verse from the book of Proverbs that says, "The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps" (Proverbs 14:15, NIV). This verse emphasizes the importance of carefully considering our actions and decisions, rather than blindly following what others say or do.Similarly, when conducting research, it is crucial to carefully consider which approach will best suit the project's objectives and yield the most reliable and valid results. Qualitative research allows for a deep understanding of participants' perspectives and experiences, while quantitative research provides numerical data to draw statistically significant conclusions (Hays & McKibben, 2021). Mixed methods research combines both approaches to gain a comprehensive overview of the research topic.By considering the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and choosing the most appropriate method for the study, we can ensure that our findings are reliable and trustworthy. Just as…...
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Doyle, L., McCabe, C., Keogh, B., Brady, A., & McCann, M. (2020). An overview of the qualitative descriptive design within nursing research. Journal of Research in Nursing, 25(5), 443-455.
Varpio, L., & Ellaway, R. H. (2021). Shaping our worldviews: A conversation about and of theory. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 26, 339-345.
The relevance of evaluating the quality of qualitative research design cannot be overstated. To begin with, in seeking to evaluate the quality of qualitative research design, there is need to determine whether the research context has been defined or described in clear and certain terms. This is more so the case given that without a clear definition of the context, it may not be possible to subject the findings to meaningful analysis (Hammersley, 2013). One of the most important considerations to be made in relation to context includes, but is not limited to, the pertinent published literature that relates to the issues under study. Secondly, it is also important to note that in seeking to evaluate the quality of qualitative research design, the methods utilized ought to be appropriate in relation to the research question. In this case, the methods ought to be evaluated so as to determine whether they…...
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Fouka, G. & Mantzorou, M. (2011). What are the Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research? Is there a Conflict between the Research Ethics and the Nature of Nursing? Health Science Journal, 5(1), 46-51.Hammersley, M. (2013). What is Qualitative Research? New York, NY: Bloomsbury.
emotional labor within the workplace. We would like to study the impact of emotional labor on customer service employees within the organization. The study aims at establishing if the use of emotional labor has any impact on the employees and how employees cope with emotional labor. The study will only focus on the employees working in the customer service department comprising of 12 employees. The study will analyze how the employees employ emotional labor in the performance of their duties, the kind of emotional labor used and preferred by employees, and how they cope with the demands of using emotional labor. The study will make use of observation to identify when and for how long the employees use emotional labor. There will also be qualitative interviews used in order to identify the impact of using emotional labor at the workplace. The sample has more female employees than male employees,…...
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Eysenbach, G., & Kohler, C. (2002). How do consumers search for and appraise health information on the world wide web? Qualitative study using focus groups, usability tests, and in-depth interviews. Bmj, 324(7337), 573-577.
Maxwell, J. A. (2008). Designing a qualitative study. The SAGE handbook of applied social research methods, 2, 214-253.
Partiipant's Experiene: A Qualitative Researh Refleting How to Prevent Eating Disorders in Order to Support Current Patients
This artile aims to present a qualitative researh of one woman's experiene of anorexia, a kind of eating disorder, using interpretative phenomenologial analysis (IPA). The details of the women's personal experiene of anorexia supposed to be unique, but the general outline is as ommon as on other patients. The delay of orret medial and mental treatment seems to miss the best time for omplete reovery. Supports from soiety are indispensable assistane, espeially from her family. Anorexia is a ommon illness whih highly happened around female, and it is always hidden by patients toward their family, dotors. Antiipating the psyhologial therapy and onsult an help to minimize trauma and maximize reovery. Talking and intervention in early stage of anorexia may assist the way of the woman lower potential to suh a serious situation.
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mlacited in Stevens, 1983) have also been used to a perception of eating disorder, and literature developing from these two methods is measured in the following table which displays how a person that is suffering from the disorder feels about themselves
What are the effects of anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia has an emotional impact on the whole body. When the body is not getting the energy it requests to purpose normally, it goes into a mode of starvation. The body decelerates down and then turns to itself to gather the nutrients it needs, meaning the body starts to devour itself and the medical difficulties heap up (Healthguide, 2001-2010, sec. 2). Anorexics can suffer from not having their menstrual periods, anemia, little body fluids, withered bones, loss of mineral, changes in brain chemistry, unbalanced heartbeat, failure of the kidney, failure of the heart, the growth of osteoporosis, and in the end death (Kids Health. 1995-2010).
How can anorexia nervosa be treated?
Treatment for this disease stresses significantly on the physical and psychological features of the issue. Rendering to the National Institute of Mental Health (12 June 2009. Health Topic sec), treating anorexia comprises of three constituents: reinstating the individual to a health weight; handling the psychological matters that are related to the eating disorder; and plummeting or removing performances or opinions that lead to disorderly eating, and thwarting deterioration or relapse. The medical treatment for anorexia sometimes can involve hospitalization. Therapy is another constituent in treating anorexia. Some methods of therapy comprise of behavior therapy, family therapy nutritional counseling, cognitive therapy, and group rehabilitation (Heathguide, 2001-2010, sec 2.).
Spotlighting Samplings 4 Qualitative esearch
esearch Choices 6 the Phenomenology Method
The Ethnography Method
DEPTH
Four Qualitative Approach Comparison
Strengths and Critiques of Case Studies
"A research design indicates the full research process from conceptualization of the research problem, generation of data, analysis and interpretation of findings, and dissemination of results"
(Magilvy & Thomas, 2009, What and Why… Section, ¶ 4).
The Question of Interest
What type of research design should the researcher use?
To answer the study's critical research consideration, the researcher must first determine the question the study will ask. In the book, Essentials of esearch Design and Methodology, Geoffrey . Marczyk, David DeMatteo, and David Festinger (2010) explain that the type of research design the researcher chooses for a particular study primarily depends on the question the study will address. After the researcher formulates a research question, he "must choose a research design, collect and analyze the data, and draw some conclusions" (Marczyk, DeMatteo, & Festinger, Overview……...
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Nursing Study
Proposed Qualitative Research: The National Nursing Shortage
The healthcare industry has a significant challenge ahead of it and most evidence suggests that the severity of this challenge will only get worse if resolutions aren't soon implemented. Here, we refer to the national nursing shortage that deprives hospital patients of quality care, that overburdens nurses on duty and that generally detracts from the performance of a healthcare facility on the whole. orse yet, evidence suggests that the continuing retirement of the baby boomer generation is increasing the patient population on a scale with which current nursing employment simply can't keep up. Indeed, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (2012), "the United States Registered Nurse orkforce Report Card and Shortage Forecast" published in the January 2012 issue of the American Journal of Medical Quality, a shortage of registered nurses is projected to spread across the country between 2009…...
mlaWorks Cited:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (AACN). (2012). Nursing Shortage. AACN.NCHE.edu.
American Nurses Association (ANA). (2012). Nursing Shortage. Nursing World.org.
Exercise
Qualitative esearch Critique over attached article
EVALUATION CITEIA
What is the phenomenon and is it clearly stated?
The phenomenon is the impact of the presence of a family while a patient is undergoing an intensive medical procedure. The phenomenon is clearly stated at the outset of the article. There is an option for registered nurses to have families present during these operations.
Is the context thoroughly described?
The context is thoroughly described, and includes N's working with patients and their families in care settings "including the emergency department, cardiac stepdown, intensive care…and labor and delivery" (Knott and Kee, 2005, p. 192).
Are the informants appropriate to inform the research and adequately described?
The informants were appropriate to inform the research, since they consisted of N's in acute care settings who worked on cardiac resuscitation operations with patients or who witnessed others doing so -- when there were family members present. This was the only criteria for the…...
mlaReference page, grammar and APA format
Knott, A., Cee, C.C. (2005). Nurses' beliefs about family presence during resuscitation. Applied Nursing Research. 18: 192-198.
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qualitative research appraisal
What is it so stressful about caring for a dying patient? A qualitative study of nurses' experiences
Nurses undergo a lot of stress especially when they are caring for dying patients. A nurse is usually the first contact person for a patient when they need information regarding their ailment or progression of sickness. The reduced number of nurses has had a great effect on the workload for nurses and increased work-related-stress. Patients expect nurses to offer them more than just treatment. Nurses should offer social interactions and connection with patients. This interaction makes it easy for nurses to connect emotionally with the patients, which has been cited as a contributor to stress. With this background, there was a need to investigate what causes stress for nurses who care for dying patients.
eview of the qualitative research study
The research title is clear, and the reader can deduce what the…...
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Cooper, J., & Barnett, M. (2005). Aspects of caring for dying patients which cause anxiety to first year student nurses. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 11(8), 423-430.
LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2013). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Health Sciences.
Polit, D.F., & Beck, C.T. (2013). Essentials of nursing research. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Speziale, H.S., Streubert, H.J., & Carpenter, D.R. (2011). Qualitative research in nursing: Advancing the humanistic imperative. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Thirdly they used member checks in which participants were asked to comment on the data themes and the researcher's interpretations in a follow-up telephone call. Lastly an extensive literature review was conducted prior to the start of the research (Landreneau and Ward-Smith, 2007).
Philosophical and Theoretical Connectedness
The researchers stated that in reviewing the literature, there was only one study found that addressed patients' perceptions concerning their choices, and this choice was only related to renal transplant. This three pronged study explored discussions between patients and nephrologists regarding transplantation as a treatment option for kidney failure. This ground-breaking study concluded that treatment options, and the order of the presentation of the options, influenced renal transplantation as a choice. It is unclear if there was any mention of knowledge obtained from sources other than the nephrologists (Landreneau and Ward-Smith, 2007).
It is noted that the findings in this study support Waitkin's (1985) research…...
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Concerns about kidney failure. (2009). Retrieved August 8, 2009, from Web site:
http://www.growthhouse.org/mortals/mort2513.html
Landreneau, Kandace J. And Ward-Smith, Peggy. (2007). Perceptions of Adult
Patients on Hemodialysis Concerning Choice Among Renal Replacement Therapies Nephrology
non-numerical qualitative data that include pictures, words, and actions to achieve the research objectives. The qualitative research is typically exploratory in nature to develop a hypothesis, and provide an insight into the qualitative research problem. Moreover, the qualitative research generates data from the grounded theory, classical ethnography, narratology, case studies, focus group and participant observation. Despite the strategies employed in completing the qualitative research, many novice researchers face challenges in completing a reliable and effective research based on stressors they encounter. The objective of this paper is to discuss the stressors and processes that influence a novice researcher in the educational studies.
Identification of Processes and Stressors in the esearch Approach
Effective qualitative research requires different processes, which the novice researchers should follow to complete a quality research, answering the research questions and achieve the research goals and objectives. The following steps provide the processes that can assist a novice researcher…...
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Carrie, S.H. Lisa, B.E. & Francis, D. (2013). College Student Stressors: A Review of the Qualitative Research. Stress and Health: Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress. 29(4): 275-285.
Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, Y. S. (2005). The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research (3rd
ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN 0-7619-2757-3.
Understanding the Value of Qualitative Research
Qualitative researchers have a number of different research strategies available to them, including case studies, phenomenology, grounded theory and ethnography. Each of these research strategies has its respective strengths and weaknesses, but ethnography in particular represents a special challenge since it seeks to learn more about a group of people from the perspective of an insider. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the relevant literature to identify and describe and benefits of ethnographical research as a strategy for developing a better understanding concerning the lived experiences of others. A critique of Dr. Loïc Wacquant’s ethnographical work and a discussion concerning its implications for social change are followed by a description concerning the potential impact of research in supporting positive social change through public policy in the paper’s conclusion.
Review and Discussion
Role of the qualitative researcher
The role of the qualitative researcher is…...
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
A comparative analysis of quantitative and qualitative research designs
In the conduct of sociological research, the qualitative and quantitative research designs remain the predominant structures in which scientific studies on social phenomena are discovered, analyzed, and interpreted. However, the emergence of quantitative research design prior to the development of the qualitative design created a dichotomy in the field of social science research, wherein preferences for each research design emerged. This dichotomy had been the central focus of discussions and debates about social science research: quantitative research is commonly associated with rigid scientific methodology and analysis, while qualitative research is considered more intrusive and less rigid in terms of data collection and analysis.
The dichotomy and differences between the qualitative and quantitative research designs led to the emergence of specific perceptions about each design. Quantitative research is considered more scientific than qualitative, while the latter is considered more in-depth in…...
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This numerical data always involves judgments what the number means. For this reason, Trochim concludes that quantitative and qualitative data are virtually inseparable, since "(n) exists in a vacuum or can be considered totally devoid of the other."
Ferch (1998) also explores the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. He notes that q) uantitative research is objective; qualitative research is subjective. Quantitative research seeks explanatory laws; qualitative research aims at in-depth description. Quantitative research measures what it assumes to be a static reality in hopes of developing universal laws. Qualitative research is an exploration of what is assumed to be a dynamic reality. It does not claim that what is discovered in the process is universal and, thus, replicable.
Perhaps the most insightful finding Ferch discovers in his exploration is that research is conducted in the real world, and therefore often does not fit into the ideal paradigms of either or research…...
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Trochim, M.K. (10 Aug 2006). The qualitative-quantitative debate. Retrieved October 2, 2006, at http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/qualdeb.htm .
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
Quantitative Analysis
Usefulness
The qualitative research by Johnson seeks to assess how teachers’ perceptions over Professional Learning Communities (PLC) interact with implementation of accountability reforms. The research is set on the background of increasing need for accountability in education management. It is therefore the premise of Johnson’s research that the teachers’ perceptions on PLC have a relevant relation with the instituted reforms (Johnson, 2011).
The research targets to give insights on the instituted reforms to the New Jersey education managers and to the overall national education taskforce on quality of teaching and learning. The research by Johnson’s 2011 will also facilitate in managing and implementing the reform efforts driven by call for accountability. The reform efforts come about owing to a change in guard over the previously independent school district currently being controlled at the federal and state level (Johnson, 2011)
Variables
Independent variable is the content of Professional Learning Community (PLC). The Dependent variables…...
The social sciences refer to any academic discipline that deals with human behavior. The fields that generally fall under this rubric include economics, anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, historiography, as well as certain types of culture-specific studies. Mixed method research refers to a research methodology that mixes traditional quantitative and qualitative research designs and discussing both types of evidence or data while considering the takeaways or conclusions of the research.
Some topics for mixed method research in social sciences are:
Here are some topic ideas related to Qualitative Research:
1. Exploring the use of thematic analysis in qualitative research
2. The role of reflexivity in qualitative research
3. A comparative analysis of different qualitative research methods
4. Examining the ethical considerations in qualitative research
5. The challenges and benefits of using in-depth interviews in qualitative research
6. The impact of researcher bias on the results of qualitative research
7. Investigating the use of case studies in qualitative research
8. Exploring the validity and reliability of qualitative research findings
9. Analyzing the role of participant observation in qualitative research
10. Examining the importance of triangulation in qualitative research.
11. The use of....
Qualitative Research Essay Topic Ideas
1. The Role of Reflexivity in Qualitative Research
The researcher's positionality and its impact on data collection and analysis
Strategies for enhancing reflexivity and minimizing bias
Ethical considerations in reflexive qualitative research
2. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) in Qualitative Research
Theoretical foundations and methodological approach of IPA
Applications of IPA in various research contexts
Strengths and limitations of IPA as a qualitative research method
3. Grounded Theory in Qualitative Research
Inductive and iterative nature of grounded theory
Techniques for data collection and analysis in grounded theory
The role of theory development and saturation in grounded theory research
4. Ethnography....
Here is the explanation of the purpose of questionnaire interview and audio and video recording in research:
Questionnaire Interview:
- The purpose of questionnaire interviews in research is to gather data and information from participants in a structured and standardized manner.
- It helps researchers to collect large amounts of data from a large number of participants efficiently.
- It allows for quantitative analysis and statistical testing of research hypotheses.
- Questionnaire interviews help researchers to understand the opinions, attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics of individuals or groups.
Audio and Video Recording:
- The purpose of audio and video recording in research is....
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