Interviews and the Philosophy of Qualitative Research

Dilley, Patrick

doi:10.1353/jhe.2003.0049

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“…This is a qualitative-oriented case study drawing on a narrative framework, including participatory and action-oriented elements (see variously : Cousin 2005;Dilley 2004;Seidman 1991;Jorgenson 1989), and case study, all of which we see as complementary research approaches. The narrative approach draws on the work of DeLind (1999) as well as that of Lincoln et al (2003).…”

Section: Research Methods and Data Collectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Devon Acres CSA: local struggles in a global food system

2008

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This paper focuses on examining the dynamic nature of community supported agriculture (CSA) and the real-world experiences which mark its contours, often making it distinct from the early idealized CSA ''model.'' Specifically, our study examines the narratives of the farmers of Devon Acres CSA over its duration, in tandem with a survey of recent shareholders in order to understand and explain its evolution. The framework we develop here shows that this CSA is largely characterized by instrumental and functional beliefs and practices, with some elements in the collaborative mode. A key contribution of this research is the development of a framework which helps to highlight the relative fluidity and patchwork quality of CSA participant positions over time. At Devon Acres, the real-world factors and issues influencing CSA evolution are seen to be products of both the local and larger contexts, evident in such areas as shifts in farmer learning and adaptation, differences between beliefs and practices in member volunteer efforts, and changes in farm and resource conditions. With respect to CSA more broadly, we argue that the reality of dominant food system context and site-specific influences on CSA development compels us to rework our attachment to early idealized ''model'' traits. Expansion in CSA numbers, evidence of adaptation and situated learning, and retention of the local and organic as core traits, speak to the pragmatic yet transformative potential of CSA contribution to food system change.

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Section: Research Methods and Data Collectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Devon Acres CSA: local struggles in a global food system

2008

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“…In qualitative research, the participants are selected based on purposive sampling so that the individuals selected have experience of the topic being assessed 17 and their experiences serve as the data 18 .…”

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Evaluation of the geriatric curriculum implemented at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, since 2017: A qualitative study

Jaafari¹,

Delavari²,

Bazrafkan³

2019

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Recently, there has been an increase in life expectancy due Background: to improvements in nutrition, health, and sanitation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the geriatric curriculum in the field of general medicine at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Iran to improve the quality of services provided to this population in the community.This was a qualitative study. Six educational hospitals and Methods: ambulatory centers of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences participated in this study. Within these centers, 15 medical education faculty members and educational experts, 6 medical students, 6 elderly patients and 6 nurses working in the university related to the geriatric field were selected using purposive sampling. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews, focus group discussion and field observations in the teaching hospital and ambulatory setting of SUMS from June 2017 to May 2018. Based on the qualitative research, the data underwent conventional content analysis and the main themes were developed from this.Three main themes were extracted from the data: effective clinical Results: education, geriatrics curriculum challenges and promotion strategies for geriatric medicine. Subcategories that emerged were a competent curriculum teacher, a challenging program, management of resources, promotion of the program, and the revision required in the curriculum, which were related to other concepts and described in the realworld situation of the geriatric curriculum in the university, as observed in field observations.This study identified three concepts as main themes that can Conclusions: be used to explain how to implement a geriatric curriculum in a medical university. The main contributing factor to different views of the participants was identified as the revision required to the curriculum for integrative care in a geriatric patient. This should be taken into consideration while planning any programs and decisions aimed at education of medical students on this topic. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | Free Full Text 2. McCullagh R, O'Connell E, O'Meara S, et al.: A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial to measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme (APEP) for frail older medical patients in the acute setting. BMC Geriatr. 2016; 16(1): 79. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | Free Full Text 3. Marsden E, Taylor A, Wallis M, et al.: A structure, process and outcome evaluation of the Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention model of care: a study protocol. BMC Geriatr. 2017; 17(1): 76. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | Free Full Text 4. Ibrahim K, May CR, Patel HP, et al.: Implementation of grip strength measurement in medicine for older people wards as part of routine admission assessment: identifying facilitators and barriers using a theory-led intervention. BMC Geriatr. 2018; 18(1): 79. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | Free Full Text 5. Clegg A, Young J, Iliffe S, et al.: Frailty in elderly people. Lancet. 2013; 381(9868): 75...

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“…There must be an interchange of viewpoints on a favourable topic between two parties (Dilley, 2004).…”

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A hermeneutic phenomenological study of online community participation

Galehbakhtiari

pouryasouri

2015

Computers in Human Behavior

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a b s t r a c tOnline communities are increasingly playing a major role in the internet market. They have become an integrated part of internet users' interests and achievements.Understanding the factors which encourage individuals to participate in such communities, will serve as the principal guideline for the founders in assisting them to obtain requisite approvals to develop their business goals, plans and procedures.This paper uses a mixed methodology in order to identify the strongest motivational paths toward online community participation. A Hermeneutic Phenomenological approach has been applied in order to illustrate users' lived experience and extract the motivations from deep semi-structured interviews with interdisciplinary experts in the fields of psychology, consumer behavior, Information technology and e-commerce.In this paper, the application of Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs), as an innovative approach in modeling consumer motivations for online community participation has been discussed. Although motivations have been widely studied over the past few years, no one has focused on the causal relations between them. This study gives a comprehensive understanding of causal relations -to determine whether changes in one variable result in changes in another -and their strengths as well as strongest paths toward online community participation which helps decision-makers reach the desirable level of user's participation in online communities.

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Interviews and the Philosophy of Qualitative Research

Cited by 33 publications

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Devon Acres CSA: local struggles in a global food system

Devon Acres CSA: local struggles in a global food system

Evaluation of the geriatric curriculum implemented at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, since 2017: A qualitative study

A hermeneutic phenomenological study of online community participation

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