Data collection and sampling in qualitative research: does size matter?

Cleary, Michelle; Horsfall, Jan; Hayter, Mark

doi:10.1111/jan.12163

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“…Because trustworthiness in a qualitative study is gained more by richness in the data than by sample size, [27,28] six participants can be considered a sufficient sample.…”

Section: Methodological Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

An interview study of the experiences of middle-aged women living with constipation

Lämås

Anundsson²,

Stare³

et al. 2014

Clinical Nursing Studies

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Introduction: Constipation is relatively common, especially among women, but little is known about the experience of living with constipation. Aim: To explore the experiences of middle-aged women living with constipation. Design: A qualitative, descriptive design. Result: The women described being constipated as being alone in an excruciating condition where life alternated between feeling tormented and feeling released, and this condition evoked feelings of stress and anxiety. Difficulties in discussing constipation and a lack of support meant that they were alone in their struggle and they felt humiliated when seeking healthcare services. Life was seen as an endless struggle between being mastered by the bowel and mastering the bowel. Conclusion:Even though data has been collected more than five years ago, the experiences described by the women are deemed to be highly valid for today. It is essential that fundamental needs like elimination are satisfied, but constipation problems seems to be neglected in the healthcare system. It is important, therefore, that patients' complaints are taken seriously.

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“…Because trustworthiness in a qualitative study is gained more by richness in the data than by sample size, [27,28] six participants can be considered a sufficient sample.…”

Section: Methodological Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

An interview study of the experiences of middle-aged women living with constipation

Lämås

Anundsson²,

Stare³

et al. 2014

Clinical Nursing Studies

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“…27 Two, 2-hour long groups were conducted as twilight sessions in conferencing facilities. The groups were facilitated by the RB (a clinical psychologist who is experienced at leading focus groups) with the support of the HC (a primary care dentist).…”

Section: Data Collectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A study to explore specific stressors and coping strategies in primary dental care practice

Bretherton

Chapman

Chipchase³

2016

Br Dent J

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Background and Aims: It is widely acknowledged that dentists experience occupational stress. This qualitative study aimed to explore previously identified specific stressors in more detail in order to inform the development of a future stress management programme. Method: Two focus groups of dentists (N: 7 & 6) were conducted to explore, in more detail, nine specific stressors and concepts; being out of one's comfort zone, zoning out from the patient, celebrating the positive aspects of work, thinking aloud, the effect of hurting patients, the impact of perfectionism, responsibility for patient's self-care, the emotional impact of difficult situations as a foundation dentist. Participants were also asked for their views on the structure and contents of the proposed stress management package. Verbatim transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis. Results and Discussion: Dentists described the impact of these stressors and their current coping methods; thematic analysis revealed 9 themes which covered the above concepts and a further overall theme of need for control. The findings are elaborated in connection to their relevant stress, coping and emotion psychological theory. Their implications for personal well-being and clinical outcomes are discussed. Conclusion: Dentists' stressful and coping experiences are complex and it is essential that any stress management programme reflects this and that the skills are easily accessible and sustainable within the context of a busy dental practice.

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“…To reach a deeper understanding of CMs' perceptions and to allow for variety with a small number of qualified informants, a purposive sampling method was employed (Barbour 2001, Cleary et al 2014. Considering the case context, the aim was to reach a broad range of interviewees that represented both smaller and larger contractor firms in different but comparable municipalities.…”

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“…Having identified CMs as potentially influential actors within contractor organizations, the purpose was to understand the roles and motivations behind the selection of structural frames in multifamily buildings from the CM point of view. By permitting flexibility, qualitative interviewing allows new perspectives to emerge (Cleary et al 2014) and can capture and reflect possible diversity in perceptions (Barbour 2001).…”

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confidence: 99%

The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames

Hemström

Gustavsson

Mahapatra

2016

Construction Management and Economics

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To deepen the understanding of the sociotechnical regime that directs the selection of structural frames in multifamily buildings in Sweden, we study the perceptions of contractor representatives. Contract managers (CMs) employed at contractor firms were interviewed regarding their role, the selection of the structural frame and how they perceived different options. The results show that CMs largely influence the selection of the structural frame in multifamily buildings, which are guided by the established concrete-based sociotechnical regime. The regime is maintained through cognitive rules regarding structural frame options and the alignment of skills of construction professionals. Because of their influence and their investments in the skills of construction workers, CMs make important contributions to maintain the regime and the concrete path dependency. Furthermore, the regime varies in strength in different locations. Some locations carry a strong norm to cast concrete frames on site. This makes it more difficult to deviate from the established practice. In other locations, wood-promoting initiatives have changed the cognitive rules associated with the regime. Nonetheless, the sociotechnical regime makes the selection of concrete structural frames beneficial. This prevents wood-framed multifamily buildings from entering common usage, even though such buildings can contribute to mitigating climate change.

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Data collection and sampling in qualitative research: does size matter?

Cited by 238 publications

References 13 publications

An interview study of the experiences of middle-aged women living with constipation

An interview study of the experiences of middle-aged women living with constipation

A study to explore specific stressors and coping strategies in primary dental care practice

The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames

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