Multicultural issues in qualitative research

Adolescent consumption autonomy: A cross-cultural examination

“…Because there is no universally accepted definition of adolescent consumption autonomy across cultures, a qualitative method was employed to uncover emic issues of society more readily and to allow a rigorous comparative analysis of data Nevid and Sta Maria, 1999).…”

Enhancing Research With Migrant Women Through Focus Groups

“…The recent political context in which refugees have lived and the existing precarious status of asylum seekers are important elements that are often neglected in research protocol development and review (Beyrer & Kass, 2002;Jacobsen & Landau, 2003). Studies are needed that follow principles of respectful and responsive inquiry for the community in order to counter stereotypes about refugee needs (Watters, 2001) as well as begin transforming the negative assumptions of research (Nevid & Maria, 1999).…”

“…This makes focus group methodology a natural means of gathering information from different ethnic communities (Nevid & Maria, 1999). These groups are planned discussions geared at obtaining perceptions on a specific topic in a safe environment (Webb & Kevern, 2001).…”

Tourism survey research in sub-Saharan Africa: problems and challenges

“…In South Africa, many individuals are sensitive to nuances that suggest exploitive hidden motives and are fearful, suspicious or cynical about the motives of international researchers (Hofmeyr et al, 1994). In Mozambique, the presence of a group of field researchers writing down information on pieces of paper while talking to local people started a rumour that interfered with data collection (Nevid & Maria, 1999). Osuagwa (2002) also found that the three top factors constraining survey research practices in Nigeria were: secrecy in giving out relevant data, illiteracy, and lack of expertise in marketing research knowledge.…”