Theoretical Frameworks in Qualitative Research

Anfara, Vincent A.; Mertz, Norma T; Molasso, William R.

doi:10.2202/1940-1639.1481

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“…Based on this understanding, a blended framework was employed drawing on the sense of belonging literature and Tinto' s (1993) interactionalist theory of student retention. Similar to Anfara and Mertz (2006), this seemed to be a useful procedure for understanding a latent, complex abstraction (i.e., sense of belonging) and explaining how diverse interactions might influence the extent to which students belong.…”

Section: A Blended Frameworkmentioning

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Fittin' In: Do Diverse Interactions with Peers Affect Sense of Belonging for Black Men at Predominantly White Institutions?

Strayhorn¹

2008

NASPA Journal

113

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Prior research on interacting with diverse peers focuses on pooled samples including all racial/ethnic groups or specific subpopulations such as women and White men. Research on sense of belonging has tended to include parttime learners, Asians, and Latinos, but no studies were readily uncovered that focus on Black men. Addressing this gap in the literature, College Student Experiences Questionnaire data were analyzed for 231 Black and 300 White men (N = 531). Results suggest that cross-racial interactions were significant predictors for both groups; however, interactions with peers who have different interests was significant for Black men only. Implications for future practice and research are discussed. Brought to you by | HEC Bibliotheque Maryriam ET J. Authenticated Download Date | 6/12/15 4:05 PM

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Section: A Blended Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fittin' In: Do Diverse Interactions with Peers Affect Sense of Belonging for Black Men at Predominantly White Institutions?

Strayhorn¹

2008

NASPA Journal

113

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“…It is a story that provides new insights and broadens understanding of the phenomenon. A useful theory should provide a simple explanation of the observed relations relevant to a phenomenon, should be consistent with both the observed relations and an already established body of knowledge, be considered a tentative explanation and provide means for verification and revision, and stimulate further research in areas that need investigation (McMillan & Schumacher, 2001 as cited by Anfara & Mertz, 2006, p. xvii).…”

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“…In addition, this research and the resulting list of theories should not become a tool for encouraging “theory reuse.” Theory reuse is exhibited when authors simply cite a theory, typically found in another's scholarly work, with little effort to develop, test, and enhance the theory and its application. Anfara and Mertz (2006) suggest that relatively inexperienced researchers often restrict the application of theory to those with which they are familiar (another type of “theory reuse”). Instead, it is the expectation of the researchers that these findings and discussion will encourage expert scholars to continue this process of examination to shape the theoretical landscape in the discipline by building, modifying, and categorizing existing and new theories.…”

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Exploring Theories Identified in the Journal of Interior Design

Clemons

Eckman

2011

Journal of Interior Design

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This study identified the need for theory building within interior design through the examination of content published in the Journal of Interior Design. From 1975 to 1991, the iournal was called the Journal of Interior Design Education and Research (JIDER) and then in 1992 was renamed the Journal of Interior Design (JID). Specifically, the purpose of this study was to identify all the theories reported in JIDER/JID from 1975 to 2008 to explore the extent to which theory is represented and applied to interior design and to identify any theories unique to the field. This journal was selected since it represents a refereed journal dedicated to the design of interior environments and serves as a credible source to explore the presence of theory in the body of knowledge. The findings identified that the theories, reported in JID, were primarily borrowed from the social sciences. In addition, the findings provided sample definitions of interior design theories cited in JID, and offered suggestions concerning why there is limited theory cited. Finally, themes and subthemes emerged that shaped a model, which offers a representative image of theory in JID and the presence of theory in the body of knowledge. This study is but the first stage in the process of identifying and building theory specific to interior design. Future areas of research are suggested to shape additional conversations concerning interior design scholarship focused on theory building and development.The design of interior spaces revolves around human beings, human life, and human activities. Human behavior is unpredictable, messy, and creative; therefore, theories are not always predictive or easy

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“…Qualitative data analysis can be theoretically driven (see Anfara & Mertz, 2006) and we took this approach to hypothesise that the concept of homophily might be a lens through which to think about these questions. We identified how service users and carers talked about satisfaction and preferences and their views appeared to fall into four ''ideal'' types, leading to the development of a tentative typology.For the purposes of this paper, the data were re-examined to explore the extent to which the concept of homophily could help tease out different perceptions.…”

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User and Carer Experiences of International Social Care Workers in England: Listening to their Accounts of Choice and Control

Manthorpe

Hussein

Stevens

et al. 2012

Australian Social Work

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This paper develops a typology of people using social care services' preferences for care workers and satisfaction with social care services from a large multimethod study that explored international recruitment to the English social care sector (home and health care, including residential homes). We developed this typology with two questions in mind: (a) what led to satisfaction of care and (b) what led to preference and satisfaction with workers? Data were collected from face-to-face interviews with 35 people who were using social care services and carers (2007Á2009) and these data were used to develop the typology. Using the theoretical concept of homophily, we explored contentions that people might prefer to receive care and support from individuals resembling themselves. We observed that preferences for care workers and satisfaction with social care services may be linked, but highlighted that the concept of meeting a preference is personal to the individual. The implications of users' preferences for certain care workers at a time where policy is promoting greater consumer-led care or self-directed support are discussed.

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Theoretical Frameworks in Qualitative Research

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Exploring Theories Identified in the Journal of Interior Design

User and Carer Experiences of International Social Care Workers in England: Listening to their Accounts of Choice and Control

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