Qualitative Assertions as Prescriptive Statements

Nolen, Amanda; Talbert, Tony L.

doi:10.1007/s10648-011-9159-6

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“…The purpose of this research is to explore the connection between motivation and the continued commitment of volunteer firefighters. The design of qualitative phenomenological research examines the participant's experience through personalized interactions and research including interviews and conversations (Denzin and Lincoln, 2005), allowing inquiry into the meanings that individuals attribute to their experiences (Creswell, 2007;Nolen and Talbert, 2011). The methodology allowed for "emotion, participation, context, interpretation, reflexivity" without drawing a conclusion of bad or good (Ruppel et al, 2008, p. 11).…”

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Motivational implications leading to the continued commitment of volunteer firefighters

Gazzale

2019

Intl Jnl of Emergency Services

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to explore the connection between motivation and the continued commitment of volunteer firefighters. Design/methodology/approach -This research using a phenomenological approach compares the lived experiences of 17 firefighters from five volunteer fire companies, seeking common themes leading to their longevity with the fire service. Findings -There are commonalities in the reasons the participants joined and remained active in the fire service despite the many hours of ongoing training and commitment and disruptions to their personal lives.Research limitations/implications -The study focused on firefighters in north central New Jersey and the results might not apply to volunteer firefighters in other regions. The rewards of being a firefighter need to be stressed. The importance of contribution to community early in the firefighter's career and the evolution to the role of teacher, mentor and protector of other members over time are roles new recruits and existing members identify with that are the core to firefighter commitment. Practical implications -The findings identify four themes: commitment and giving back to the community, comradery, altruism, and the relationships with family and friends that initially brought the volunteers to their fire company. The findings suggest the importance of these values and the potential to apply them in retaining firefighters. Social implications -Evidence suggests that there are distinct reasons that individuals are attracted to the fire service and specific fire companies. Evidence also suggests that the role played by family members influences the level of activity of the volunteer firefighter. Originality/value -This factor provides evidence behind the motivations of firefighters of diverse ages and backgrounds leading to their commitment to the fire service and their role as volunteer firefighters.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Motivational implications leading to the continued commitment of volunteer firefighters

Gazzale

2019

Intl Jnl of Emergency Services

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“…The study utilised a mixed methodology and collected quantitative and qualitative data, and data sets were crosschecked and triangulated. This enabled the formulation of assertions and conclusions that are based on a variety of sources and evidence (Tashakkori & Teddlie, 2003;Nolen & Talbert, 2011). All attempts were made to legitimate the use of multiple approaches in answering research questions by using a variety of data sources such as quantitative data (form pre-and post-questionnaire), qualitative data from observations by researchers, teachers and preservice teachers, and focus group interviews (Johnson & Onwuegbuzie, 2004).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

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Informed-Decision Regarding Global Warming and Climate Change Among High School Students in the United Kingdom

Kurup

Levinson

2021

Can. J. Sci. Math. Techn. Educ.

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Global warming and climate change are serious issues facing humanity at present and education needs to focus on including informed-decision in classroom practices. The conceptual framework used in this study has provided interconnections that influence beliefs and understandings in providing a knowledge base for making “informed-decision” among high school students. This study was conducted in three year 9 classes in two high schools in the UK and among 65 students. An inquiry intervention model was developed using the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) to identify beliefs and understanding and to strengthen students’ knowledge base. This study used a design-based research setting and utilised a mixed methodology. The Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were computed to examine the pre-post-difference among questionnaire items, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was utilised to explore the relationship between belief, understanding, and intention. Data analysis of the intervention revealed that students developed a strong understanding of the causes and effects of global warming. There is evidence that students used that knowledge to “inform-decision” in relation to global warming and climate change. Promoting informed decision-making through science teaching can encourage responsible action in the future. The real gap identified in this study is that the regular school curriculum does not engage socio-scientific issues in the real world and has no opportunity to organise an inquiry-based instructional sequence for informed decision-making.

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“…(Nolen and Talbert 2011: 264). In qualitative research, there is no clear-cut prescription on the number of inquiries or interviewees as there is in quantitative research (Kvale 1996, Nolen andTalbert 2011). When I started discussing specific numbers with experts in related fields, I received rather mixed and confusing reaction.…”

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Fieldwork among Women in Nepal: A Female Researcher Revisits Her Experience

Mishra

2018

Dhaulagiri

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In this paper, I argue, based on in-depth interviews with 75 rural women from 25 households in Nepal nearly eight years ago, that a reflection on fieldwork helps a researcher to critically review and critically appreciate one’s own work and to identify challenges that can be helpful not only to the researcher but also other researchers. I describe three distinct stages of my fieldwork. The first one relates to the image I held regarding rural women’s life and society as well as the information generation techniques I thought I ought to utilize before I actually went to the field. The second stage relates to the learning I gained during the fieldwork regarding rural women’s life and society and the manner in which I actually went about generating information. The third stage relates to how I now reflect back on the lives women lead in rural areas as well as the techniques I utilized to generate information. In the concluding section, I attempt to identify the gains I made while I traversed through the three different stages of research.

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Qualitative Assertions as Prescriptive Statements

Cited by 24 publications

References 7 publications

Motivational implications leading to the continued commitment of volunteer firefighters

Motivational implications leading to the continued commitment of volunteer firefighters

Informed-Decision Regarding Global Warming and Climate Change Among High School Students in the United Kingdom

Fieldwork among Women in Nepal: A Female Researcher Revisits Her Experience

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