Issues and trends in qualitative research: Potential for developing countries

Crossley, Michael W; Vulliamy, Graham

doi:10.1016/s0738-0593(96)00064-8

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“…This is because these QA strategies enable 'close collaboration with industry partners, ... solving practical problems and generating new knowledge in the form of systems, models, or frameworks' (AlSehaimi et al 2013: 411). In the same vein, but earlier, Crossley and Vulliamy (1996) note that the results of some studies are unreliable because the research questions were wrongly tackled with inappropriate research strategies and methods. There are also implications for the students regarding the knowledge impacted by the lecturers in that it may be questionable (Hughes 2010;Umeokafor & Windapo 2017).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Firstly, the historical and cultural context of DCs means that qualitative research will excel therein (Crossley & Vulliamy 1996), especially as the activities of disciplines in the built environment (BE), such as architecture, are embedded in QA. The examples of cultural context include collectivist cultural dimension, and the ability of local chiefs and heads of extended families to preserve customary laws and command respect (Kheni 2008).…”

Section: Opportunities In Heis Of Developing Countries For Adopting Amentioning

confidence: 99%

“…What is reality in one social setting may not be the same in another; reality …is therefore dependent upon cultural assumption (Kheni 2008:33). Secondly, although, the literacy and numeracy level in DCs has improved, it is still low compared to developed countries, and the characteristics of qualitative research present it with the potential of reaching people in the low literacy and numeracy areas (c.f Crossley & Vulliamy 1996). This can be through QA research methods such as interviews and obser-view.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In particular, the low level of literacy and numeracy in DCs, a social challenge, and the cultural and historical context of DCs provide opportunities to the qualitative paradigm (Crossley & Vulliamy 1996). This is discussed in detail in the paper.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Challenges to and opportunities for establishing a qualitative approach to Built Environment research in higher education institutions

Umeokafor

Windapo

2018

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Purpose -There are serious implications for adopting inappropriate research strategies and methods, and this is evident in the Built Environment (BE) given the under adoption of qualitative strategies in some countries. Therefore, based on empirical evidence from Nigeria, the purpose of this study is to examine the challenges to and opportunities for establishing qualitative approach (QA) to BE research in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and develop an improvement framework for QA.Design/methodology/approach -Academics and research students in the BE research of Nigerian HEIs were interviewed and the data analysed thematically. Based on the findings including recommendations from the respondents, a framework for improving the use of QA in BE research was developed and academics evaluated it for workability. Findings -The study reveals that the challenges to QA in BE research include information constraints, socio-cultural issues and the negative attitudes of senior academics to QA. The opportunities include the realisation for a paradigm shift, the characteristics of the socio-cultural context and features of BE and the general potentials of QA. The proposed framework encompasses encouraging and providing a platform for international collaboration between academics in developing and developed countries, and preferential treatment for QA. It also enables regulatory and incentive mechanisms which will act as drivers.Practical implications -This study provides stakeholders in academia with knowledge and a detailed guideline for establishing QA to research in the BE.Originality/value -The study provides a country context-based detailed guide for establishing QA in HEIs BE research towards ensuring that research strategies adopted in research in BE research are fit for purpose, in turn aligned to addressing problems in the society. There is little or no study of this nature in BE.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 94%

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Section: Opportunities In Heis Of Developing Countries For Adopting Amentioning

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Challenges to and opportunities for establishing a qualitative approach to Built Environment research in higher education institutions

Umeokafor

Windapo

2018

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“…(Dunne et al, 2005, pp.25-6, original italics) As the final evaluation can also be considered as reconnaissance, the action research cycle continues (Dunne et al, 2005). Action research has been identified as suited to low-income countries, where both qualitative research and capacity building are required in ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education (Crossley and Vulliamy, 1996). As an inherently flexible methodology, through "remodelling" processes the approach can be changed when translated from 'Western' to 'Southern' contexts (Somekh and Zeichner, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%