Mixed methods research in accounting

Grafton, Jennifer; Lillis, Anne M.; Mahama, Habib

doi:10.1108/11766091111124676

Cited by 70 publications

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“…Coding and interpration was done by two members of the research team to ensure objectivity and to check for consistency in application of the coding process. Final checks for understanding and consistency of the application of the codes were undertaken with a third member of the research team (Hancock, 2002). Analysis was done thematically.…”

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Perceptions on donated human milk and human milk banking in Nairobi, Kenya

Kimani-Murage

Wanjohi

Kamande

et al. 2019

Maternal & Child Nutrition

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Donor human milk (DHM) is recomended as the best alternative when use of mothers' own milk is not a feasible option. Kenya has not yet established human milk banks (HMBs) for provision of safe DHM, which is free from any physical, chemical, microbiological contaminants or pathogens. This study aimed to establish the perceptions on donating and using DHM, and establishing HMBs in Kenya. Qualitative data were collected through 17 focus group discussions, 29 key informant interviews, and 25 in‐depth interviews, with women of childbearing age, community members, health workers, and policy makers. Quantitative interviews were conducted with 868 mothers of children younger than 3 years. Descriptive analysis of quantitative data was performed in STATA software, whereas qualitative interviews were coded using NVIVO and analysed thematically. Majority of them had a positive attitude towards donating breast milk to a HMB (80%) and feeding children on DHM (87%). At a personal level, participants were more willing to donate their milk to HMBs (78%) than using DHM for their own children (59%). The main concerns on donation and use of DHM were personal dislikes, fear of transmission of diseases including HIV, and hygiene concerns. Ensuring safety of DHM was considered important in enhancing acceptability of DHM and successful establishment of the HMBs. When establishing HMBs, Kenya must take into consideration communication strategies to address the main concerns raised regarding the quality and safety of the DHM. The findings will contribute to the development of HMB guidelines in Kenya and other African contexts.

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confidence: 99%

Perceptions on donated human milk and human milk banking in Nairobi, Kenya

Kimani-Murage

Wanjohi

Kamande

et al. 2019

Maternal & Child Nutrition

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“…Both quantitative and qualitative methods have their own strengths and weaknesses. Mixed methods research design exploit the strengths of both methods in counter-balancing their weaknesses [53]. Out of various approaches for mixed methods research, we adopted the explanatory sequential mixed method approach.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Does Corporate Governance Affect Sustainability Disclosure? A Mixed Methods Study

Mahmood

Kouser

Ali³

et al. 2018

Sustainability

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This research paper aims to understand the impact of corporate governance (CG) on economic, social, and environmental sustainability disclosures. This paper adopted an explanatory sequential mixed methods approach. The data regarding corporate governance and sustainability disclosure were collected from top 100 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) for the period ranging from 2012 to 2015. In addition to the quantitative data, we collected qualitative data through interviews with five board members of different companies. Overall, our results indicate that CG elements enhance sustainability disclosures. This study concludes that a large board size consisting of a female director and a CSR committee (CSRC) is better able to check and control management decisions regarding sustainability issues (be they economic, environment, or social) and resulted in better sustainability disclosure. This paper, through quantitative and qualitative analysis, provides a methodological and empirical contribution to the literature on corporate governance and sustainability reporting in emerging and developing countries.

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“…A concurrent mixed research method is the use of both quantitative and qualitative elements in a research effort at the same time (Schoonenboom & Johnson, 2017). Using multiple research methods allows for increased validity of the results collected, also known as triangulation when two or more methods target one phenomenon (Grafton, Lillis, & Mahama, 2011).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%