Utilization of Qualitative Methods in Cross Cultural Research
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: The objective of this seminar was to provide an overview of qualitative methods, with a focus on how qualitative methods could be used in cross-cultural research. Qualitative research was operationalized, and differentiated from quantitative research. Qualitative research can be conducted as a stand-alone exploratory study, to inform survey development or elucidate survey findings, or to inform program development (curriculum, interventions). The seminar covered the main stages and tasks of qualitative research, including (1) developing a research question, (2) selecting data collection modality, (3) recruitment and sampling, (4) interview tools, and (5) data analysis. Criteria for quality qualitative research were reviewed, with an emphasis on design requirements needed in order to publish qualitative research. Examples of use of qualitative research were given to illustrate the of qualitative research and stages and tasks of qualitative research, which included exploring cultural attitudes about breast health, racial differences in perspectives on the genetics of nicotine addiction susceptibility, racial disparities in mental healthcare utilization among lung cancer patients, and development of a resiliency program for medical interpreters.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Author: Elyse R. Park
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W125417889