time. Focus groups are a good tool for exploratory research, however, as is the case in most studies, these qualitative interviews may later be combined with quantitative techniques in order to gain a deeper understanding of the topic. Furthermore, focus groups can be very effective in helping researchers gain insights while conducting studies with participants of different upbringings and cultures. Focus group interviewing, similar to a qualitative one to one interviews are relatively flexible.…
Are You in the Mood? Therapist Affect and Psychotherapy Process Literature Review: Chui, Hill, Kline, Kuo, and Mohr (2016) presented a significant research for the readers since psychotherapy research is one the main research areas in counseling psychology. In addition, since therapist’s affect in psychotherapy process is a less researched are make the article more appealing to the readers. Researchers first sought to take description of therapist-reported state affect at pre-session,…
METHODOLOGY The research methodology describes the pathway used to approach the study question. While weak methods may lead to sterile speculation and a lack of scientific base, excessive attachment to rules and models could generate stereotypical responses and insufficient contextualization. A proper methodology may combine coherent techniques and the researcher’s flexibility, knowledge and ethics. A reasonable method to approach Houston’s mental health network should consider its complexity.…
The primary purpose of this study is to gather perceptions and opinions of veteran assistant principals and veteran counselors on the impact and changes in bullying with the recent surge of technology and technological devices. The assistant principals and counselors will all be gathered from public school districts in Connecticut. Veteran, as defined by having more than 15 years of experience in a school system, were chosen to better understand the changes technology has had on bullying. The…
This qualitative multiple case study purpose is to explore how ten male and ten female community college leaders from several different community colleges in Texas perceive community college leadership. A specific focus will be placed upon identifying and exploring the gender leadership gap. Further, the study will be described, with reference to the population, selection of the sample, the instrument, and procedures for the collection and analysis of data. Research Methods and Designs…
essay discusses and justifies the choice of research methodology for addressing the research question developed to investigate a particular research problem of the professional football players in Saudi Arabia are not ambitious to warming up exercises. In this regards a qualitative case study (CS) methodology is chosen as the appropriate choice for addressing the research question. The discussion on methodology is based on the key characteristics of qualitative CS methodology in terms of its…
transcendental phenomenology represents a set of philosophical assumptions with regard how to organize and analyze phenomenological data. At the core of this specific approach is its systematic and structural way for gathering and dealing with the qualitative data. In the article, they identify steps necessary to do so. The center of the study is the effect of mentors on mentees through the provided leadership mentoring programs. This study should help understand what is meant by the mentoring…
procedural evidence that is up to date. However, more research needs to be done to inform policies so nurses are supported in decision making in all clinical…
Phenomenological and Narrative Research A discussion comparing and contrasting two qualitative research methodologies, such as phenomenological and narrative analysis, will be the focus of this report. Further, different components of both analytical strategies will form the body of this document and includes the purpose, philosophical stance, role of the researcher and data analysis procedures. Finally, a comparison between phenomenological and narrative methodologies will form the…
INTRODUCTION Gender Based Violence (GBV) has long been a topic for research because it is of relevance to the social, cultural and economic fabric of society. Research in this field leads to better public policy for intervention, recovery, and prevention of GDV, the stakes are high. Hilde Jakobsen 's research: “What’s gendered about gender-based violence- an empirically grounded theoretical exploration from Tanzania” was published in 2014 by The Authors. It takes a feminist approach to…