units of knowledge in an attempt to ‘discover cultural meaning’ in the ethnographic interviews (Spradley 1979) and observations (Spradley 1980) which were used for identifying and distinguishing pieces in the cultural setting (LeCompte and Jean 1999:73). Analysis of field data started with rough cleaning [editing] to reduce and eliminate errors so as to enhance the reliability of the data. Data cleaning was done right from the beginning of the study. This strategy helped me eliminate errors, save and maximize the time available to me.
During data editing, the raw data set was cleaned of irrelevant observations made and items participants spoke of during interviews which was not relevant to the study. These include deviations which were …show more content…
For in theory, all the facilities, rules and communication in volleyball were not new to me during observations, but what I experienced varied from what I was familiar with during play. Even though my thinking was that I will be a bit tensed from the onset, I was surprised at the intensity of tension, discomfort and challenge in fitting in, in my initial stages of play. As stated earlier I still had my skill set intact. So the question of why I could not effectively and freely operationalise basic drills from the onset still beats my mind. Back in Ghana, there were times I stayed out of play for even longer period of time but whenever I had the opportunity to play, I played good and then suffered the consequences (pains) later. I did everything I could to fit in right from start (mentally and physically psyching myself up), but the tension manifested for a while. Most of the expectations before setting out to the field were met. The only difference was in the quantum of occurrence based on the level of …show more content…
However, I still had the feeling of being an outsider. I did not naturally belong as I did with my home team in Ghana (Tamale). There was every reason for me to fit in as an insider but something (not sure what it is) made me still feel like an outsider. Here is an example. We were at a birthday party of a teammate which was well patronised by most of the players. Each table seated 6 participants and during conversation, participants they were gossiping and saying very vile things about the team manager who formerly introduced me to the team. I thought, they would offer some discretion but they did not bother to do that. They saw me as one of their own and were very comfortable with me. Notwithstanding such confidence reposed in me, I barely felt like an
During data editing, the raw data set was cleaned of irrelevant observations made and items participants spoke of during interviews which was not relevant to the study. These include deviations which were …show more content…
For in theory, all the facilities, rules and communication in volleyball were not new to me during observations, but what I experienced varied from what I was familiar with during play. Even though my thinking was that I will be a bit tensed from the onset, I was surprised at the intensity of tension, discomfort and challenge in fitting in, in my initial stages of play. As stated earlier I still had my skill set intact. So the question of why I could not effectively and freely operationalise basic drills from the onset still beats my mind. Back in Ghana, there were times I stayed out of play for even longer period of time but whenever I had the opportunity to play, I played good and then suffered the consequences (pains) later. I did everything I could to fit in right from start (mentally and physically psyching myself up), but the tension manifested for a while. Most of the expectations before setting out to the field were met. The only difference was in the quantum of occurrence based on the level of …show more content…
However, I still had the feeling of being an outsider. I did not naturally belong as I did with my home team in Ghana (Tamale). There was every reason for me to fit in as an insider but something (not sure what it is) made me still feel like an outsider. Here is an example. We were at a birthday party of a teammate which was well patronised by most of the players. Each table seated 6 participants and during conversation, participants they were gossiping and saying very vile things about the team manager who formerly introduced me to the team. I thought, they would offer some discretion but they did not bother to do that. They saw me as one of their own and were very comfortable with me. Notwithstanding such confidence reposed in me, I barely felt like an