How can qualitative research contribute to educational policy-making in developing countries?

Vulliamy, Graham

doi:10.1016/0738-0593(90)90031-i

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“…The time constraints and resource constraints affect the adoption of the research methodology in its pure form (Sieber, 1973). The suitability of the research method depends on the "efficiency and informational adequacy" of the methods used in gathering the data (Vulliamy, 1990). Following Katmon et al (2019), we used the measurement process that encompasses the "content analysis" approach, measuring both quantitative and qualitative information disclosure related to the CSR framework (i.e.…”

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Does Board Diversity Matter for the Quality of CSR Disclosure? Evidence from the Financial Sector of Pakistan

Khan

Afridi

2021

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Purpose -This study aims to examine the influence of board diversity on the quality of CSR disclosure (QCSR) and propose that this relationship is patterned differently in different contexts and nations, due to their distinctive characteristics.Design/methodology/approach -The resource-based view (RBV) theory is used to evaluate the hypothesized relationship through an empirical investigation of 64 Pakistani financial firms, by applying a random-effects regression and the generalized method of moments (GMM).] Findings -The findings indicate that age, gender, educational level, and educational background diversities positively influence QCSR disclosure. However, nationality, ethnic, and tenure diversities have no significant relationship with QCSR disclosure. The results were further checked by a robust regression and sensitivity analysis.Originality/value -Using RBV theory, this paper provides an additional contribution concerning the role played by board diversity in a firm's strategic performance, particularly CSR disclosure. The article contributes to the literature by finding that there is no unanimous rule for board diversity supporting CSR, due to the unique characteristics of different jurisdictions and institutional contexts.

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Does Board Diversity Matter for the Quality of CSR Disclosure? Evidence from the Financial Sector of Pakistan

Khan

Afridi

2021

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“…The extended case study strategy highlighted the discrepancies between normative prescriptions and everyday practices, hence its use (Michael, 1998 ). This method was adopted because of the exploratory nature of the research and to have a feel of the natural environment and the socio-cultural realities – referred to as ‘ecological validity’ of the setting in both time and space (Vulliamy, 1990 ).…”

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The Fight against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among the Ejaghams of Cameroon: Kinks in the Legal Approach and Implications for Public Health Practice

Mutola

Pemunta

Ngo

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International Journal of Sexual Health

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Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is one of the most prevalent harmful cultural practices against women and girls in many African countries. We identified reasons for the failure of the legal approach to stop FGC practice in the Ejagham region Southwest of Cameroon through multi-locale ethnographic fieldwork. The reasons revolve around the belief that FGM is useful for the reduction of sexual immorality among women, removal of sexual ambiguity and improving genital esthetics, a feministic symbol and cultural identity, and the government's socio-economic neglect of the Ejagham communities; the basis for resistance. Non-legal approaches involving community development and women empowerment have been proposed for fighting FGC.

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“…Five quantitative research external validity threats are discussed: a) lack of representativeness of available and target populations; b) Hawthorne effect; c) sensitization/reactivity to research conditions; d) invalidity or unreliability of instruments; and, e) ecological validity (Campbell & Stanley, 1963;Bracht & Glass, 1968;Hammersley & Atkinson, 1983;Vulliamy, 1990;Lewis-Beck, 1993;Onwuegbuzie & Johnson, 2006b). Two qualitative research external validity threats are also discussed: f) evaluative validity, and, g) order bias (Onwuegbuzie & Johnson, 2006b).…”

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Do Student Perceptions of Curriculum Matter? Evidence From Secondary Social Studies Students

Khatter¹

2022

Aera 2022

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Title: Do Student Perceptions of Curriculum Matter? Evidence From Secondary Social Studies StudentsA large body of literature documents the negative effects of student disengagement from K-12 schooling and chronic absenteeism. Practitioners and policy makers often theorize that shifts in the curriculum and instruction might improve student engagement. In this study, I examine whether students' perception of the curriculum they experience in social studies classes is related to their achievement and engagement. To test this hypothesis, I develop a novel instrument, the Critical Cultural Perception Measure (CCPM), to measure the extent to which a curriculum aligns with the goals of critical bicultural pedagogy (Darder, 1991(Darder, , 2012. I find that students' perception of curricular alignment with these goals differ by students' social studies achievement levels and curriculum engagement levels, and by their socioeconomic level. Comparisons among racial and gender pronoun groups result in statistical significance at the item level for several CCPM items of special interest. I further contextualize these pronounced demographic differences in students' perception of the curriculum through textual analysis of their open-responses. Evidence generated within this study indicates that v curriculum perception measures may be valuable instruments to assess and respond to student disengagement.

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How can qualitative research contribute to educational policy-making in developing countries?

Cited by 12 publications

References 8 publications

Does Board Diversity Matter for the Quality of CSR Disclosure? Evidence from the Financial Sector of Pakistan

Does Board Diversity Matter for the Quality of CSR Disclosure? Evidence from the Financial Sector of Pakistan

The Fight against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among the Ejaghams of Cameroon: Kinks in the Legal Approach and Implications for Public Health Practice

Do Student Perceptions of Curriculum Matter? Evidence From Secondary Social Studies Students

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