In this study a qualitative method will be implemented as a subjective approach used to understand human experiences such as powerlessness (Wood & Haber, 2010). This design is suitably appropriate for this study as it aims to understand human experiences. Furthermore, a phenomenological method will also be adapted as the study is a process of learning and constructing the meaning of lived experiences which can be achieved through intensive conversation with participants who are living the experience (Hilton, 2012). This will be achieved through a structured interview where a number of open-ended questions will be asked in order to gain accurate quality data (see Appendix A).
Setting and Sample The setting of the research will be in the Ottawa …show more content…
Semi-structured interviews will be utilized in support of the underlying philosophy of phenomenological inquiry, offering a flexible method of gaining rich data on participant and shared experiences (Wood & Haber, 2010). The flexibility of semi-structured as opposed to structured interviews will facilitate the generation of new and unexpected data during the research so that the lived experiences can be explored with less bias compare to when interview agenda is guided purely by the researchers (Vivar, McQueen, Whyte, & Armayor, 2007). Hilton (2012) concluded that such interviews permit inquiry from the inside, so that researcher and participant jointly guide the direction in which the interview goes. An interview schedule will be developed and prompts used to maintain the flow of the interview. The interview will last no longer than one hour, which allows enough time for in-depth interviewing and giving participants time to gather their thoughts (Eriksson & Svedlund, 2014). Questions to be included in the interview schedule will be informed by the literature (Burton, 2014). The interview will take place in a quiet room in order to maintain confidentially, privacy and to avoid distractions. Moreover, the interviews will be tape recorded for later analysis and to ensure accuracy of quotes used (Wood & Haber, …show more content…
Reliability refers to the extent to which a researcher instrument produces the same results on repeated measures (Wood & Haber, 2010). It is concerned with accuracy, precision, consistency, stability, and equivalence (Hilton, 2012). In contrast, validity describes whether an instrument measures accurately what it has set out to measure and should truly reflect the concept that has been explored (Wood & Haber, 2010). This will be accomplished by returning the analyzed data to the participants for verification which will ensure trustworthiness. In addition, a clear presentation of the data and specification of the theoretical framework will assist in proving authenticity and minimizing bias (Sandelowski,
Setting and Sample The setting of the research will be in the Ottawa …show more content…
Semi-structured interviews will be utilized in support of the underlying philosophy of phenomenological inquiry, offering a flexible method of gaining rich data on participant and shared experiences (Wood & Haber, 2010). The flexibility of semi-structured as opposed to structured interviews will facilitate the generation of new and unexpected data during the research so that the lived experiences can be explored with less bias compare to when interview agenda is guided purely by the researchers (Vivar, McQueen, Whyte, & Armayor, 2007). Hilton (2012) concluded that such interviews permit inquiry from the inside, so that researcher and participant jointly guide the direction in which the interview goes. An interview schedule will be developed and prompts used to maintain the flow of the interview. The interview will last no longer than one hour, which allows enough time for in-depth interviewing and giving participants time to gather their thoughts (Eriksson & Svedlund, 2014). Questions to be included in the interview schedule will be informed by the literature (Burton, 2014). The interview will take place in a quiet room in order to maintain confidentially, privacy and to avoid distractions. Moreover, the interviews will be tape recorded for later analysis and to ensure accuracy of quotes used (Wood & Haber, …show more content…
Reliability refers to the extent to which a researcher instrument produces the same results on repeated measures (Wood & Haber, 2010). It is concerned with accuracy, precision, consistency, stability, and equivalence (Hilton, 2012). In contrast, validity describes whether an instrument measures accurately what it has set out to measure and should truly reflect the concept that has been explored (Wood & Haber, 2010). This will be accomplished by returning the analyzed data to the participants for verification which will ensure trustworthiness. In addition, a clear presentation of the data and specification of the theoretical framework will assist in proving authenticity and minimizing bias (Sandelowski,