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Journal articles on the topic "Exploratory qualitative research"

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Patelis, Athena R., and Randall Lehmann Sorenson. "The “Silence” of Women in Integration: Exploratory Qualitative Research." Journal of Psychology and Theology 25, no. 2 (June 1997): 188–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/009164719702500203.

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Whether the result of biology, the result of culture, or the interaction of both, modern research on gender concurs: men and women are different. This deceptively simple finding raises a series of interesting questions for work in the integration of psychology and theology. Do women think of integration differently than men? Does the impact of being a mother affect how women imagine integration? And is traditional integrative literature congenial with women's perceptions? If not, why aren't there more women writing on integration in ways that highlight their unique contributions? How are we to account for women's apparent silence when it comes to integration? The present study investigated these questions via exploratory qualitative research.
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Mansourian, Yazdan. "Exploratory nature of, and uncertainty tolerance in, qualitative research." New Library World 109, no. 5/6 (May 16, 2008): 273–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03074800810873614.

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Kalu, Felicity Agwu. "What makes qualitative research good research? An exploratory analysis of critical elements." International Journal of Social Science Research 5, no. 2 (September 11, 2017): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v5i2.10711.

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When conducting research, it is essential that both the design and the method used are appropriate to fully answer the research questions. The overall aim of the study should determine the choice of the design. it is also crucial that the research is not only relevant but must be of good quality to provide knowledge that can be effectively used in various settings such as practice and education, as well as implementation of policies and projects. Qualitative research is used in various disciplines including behavioral and social sciences to understand human experiences and situations, as well as individuals' cultures, beliefs, and values. Qualitative research is very useful for exploring complex phenomena that are difficult to measure with quantitative studies. Despite the advantages of qualitative research, its trustworthiness is often questioned by some researchers and readers. This article presents an exploratory analysis of the essential elements in qualitative research that when properly and objectively utilised can enable the readers of qualitative work to judge it as a good research.
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Chávez, Vivian. "Language, Gender and Violence in Qualitative Research." International Quarterly of Community Health Education 21, no. 1 (April 2002): 3–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/urht-a2kx-gk95-aaa0.

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The purpose of this exploratory study is to provide a deep understanding of young women's personal accounts of violence to inform prevention programs and policies. Individual and focus group interviews about everyday experiences with violence were conducted with 67 young women, ages 15–19, at a high school in San Francisco, California. Qualitative methods were used to assess the range of young women's experiences with community and interpersonal violence. Three themes emerged from the data: 1) witnessing dating violence; 2) emotions and the language of the body; and 3) the paradox of love and violence. Violence in the lives of young women challenges assumptions about what “youth violence” means, how it happens, and who it happens to.
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Rendle, Katharine A., Corey M. Abramson, Sarah B. Garrett, Meghan C. Halley, and Daniel Dohan. "Beyond exploratory: a tailored framework for designing and assessing qualitative health research." BMJ Open 9, no. 8 (August 2019): e030123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030123.

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The objective of this commentary is to develop a framework for assessing the rigour of qualitative approaches that identifies and distinguishes between the diverse objectives of qualitative health research, guided by a narrative review of the published literature on qualitative guidelines and standards from peer-reviewed journals and national funding organisations that support health services research, patient-centered outcomes research and other applied health research fields. In this framework, we identify and distinguish three objectives of qualitative studies in applied health research: exploratory, descriptive and comparative. For each objective, we propose methodological standards that may be used to assess and improve rigour across all study phases—from design to reporting. Similar to hierarchies of quality of evidence within quantitative studies, we argue that standards for qualitative rigour differ, appropriately, for studies with different objectives and should be evaluated as such. Distinguishing between different objectives of qualitative health research improves the ability to appreciate variation in qualitative studies and to develop appropriate evaluations of the rigour and success of qualitative studies in meeting their stated objectives. Researchers, funders and journal editors should consider how further developing and adopting the framework for assessing qualitative rigour outlined here may advance the rigour and potential impact of this important mode of inquiry.
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Khaldi, Kamel. "Quantitative, Qualitative or Mixed Research: Which Research Paradigm to Use?" Journal of Educational and Social Research 7, no. 2 (May 24, 2017): 15–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.5901/jesr.2017.v7n2p15.

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Abstract Research students usually encounter great difficulties in setting up a viable research project mainly because, on the one hand they lack familiarity with the philosophical underpinnings of major paradigms used in educational research: quantitative, qualitative or mixed, and on the other hand , they do not associate the corresponding research types with these paradigms : experimental, non experimental for the former, and interactive or non interactive for the second and the for the latter whether it is explanatory or exploratory, in addition to the importance of triangulation in any research study . These paradigms determine not only the formulation of the problem chosen for research and the associated research questions or hypothesis but also and more importantly, the sampling procedure as well as the selection of the appropriate research tools and the way the collected data is analysed and discussed. This survey of the major paradigms in educational research and their implications for the design of any research study will hopefully provide them with the necessary guidance to approach their research project with more confidence et more efficiency.
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Moja, Egidio, Paola Minghetti, Luisa Vercellesi, Elena Iapichino, Stefania Anania, Martina Laccisaglia, and Flavia Bruno. "Community pharmacists and stress at the counter: qualitative exploratory initial Italian research." Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research 4, no. 3 (June 21, 2013): 131–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jphs.12023.

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Núñez Lira, Luis Alberto, José Néstor Sánchez Morales, Óscar Alberto Urbano Ayala, and Gino Valentino Severino Fuentes. "Virtual learning in qualitative research in graduate students." LAPLAGE EM REVISTA 7, no. 3C (September 18, 2021): 32–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.24115/s2446-6220202173c1501p.32-42.

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The purpose of the research is to carry out the analysis of the virtual learning process of qualitative research in postgraduate university students during the health emergency. The methodology used is of a socio-critical paradigm, of a multi-case study, at an exploratory level. The population was made up of doctoral students in education and public management and governance from Lima universities. The instruments used were observable products of learning management, in-depth interviews, both with experts in qualitative research, students and teachers. The research allowed an approximation to reality with the use of the various mechanisms that ICT, despite their incipient dominance, both in the data collection and in the analyzes carried out, showing that connectivism does not distort learning or learning. investigation.
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Megheirkouni, Majd. "Leadership behaviours and capabilities in Syria: an exploratory qualitative approach." Journal of Management Development 35, no. 5 (June 13, 2016): 636–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmd-02-2015-0022.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the nature of leadership development in Syria, by answering specific research questions: what are the types of leadership behaviours and capabilities adopted by companies operating in Syria? And why are they adopted? Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative research method has been adopted to achieve the aim of this study. Findings – The findings revealed that the leadership behaviours and capabilities required for business environment in Syria include strategic thinking, business skills, communication, understanding the whole, ability to change, teamwork, self-awareness, decision making/problem solving, and adaptability. Research limitations/implications – Research data has been collected in an unstable environment because of what was called the Arab Spring, so this affected not only the participants, but also how they respond to each question. Additionally, only the for-profit sector was involved in the study because of its flexibility, lack of bureaucracy, and application of leadership development. Practical implications – The paper explores the major leadership behaviours and capabilities utilised and their purposes, as well as more broadly for designers who are attempting to develop leadership in the Syrian context. Originality/value – The study offers data and interpretation of a specific non-Western context on which foundation further studies in the Middle Eastern context can be developed.
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Malmedal, Wenche, and Christiana Anyan. "Elder abuse in Ghana – a qualitative exploratory study." Journal of Adult Protection 22, no. 5 (August 20, 2020): 299–313. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jap-04-2020-0011.

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Purpose The aim of this study was to explore how Ghanaian staff in nursing homes and hospitals perceive abuse and neglect of older adults as well as to explore the nature and scope of abuse and neglect of older adults as it exists in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory study used a qualitative research methodology that sets out to explore staff’s perception of elder abuse in nursing homes and hospitals in Ghana. Five nursing assistants and two caregivers were interviewed in two nursing homes and four nurses were interviewed in one hospital. A semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection. Findings The findings showed that elder abuse occurs in both hospitals and nursing homes, which might be attributed to different personal, situational and institutional characteristics as well as cultural and traditional value systems. Various factors at the level of interpersonal relationships contributed to elder abuse. Situational characteristics such as aggressive exchanges between residents and health workers and institutional characteristics such as limited facilities and resources to care for residents are all factors that were implicated in elder abuse. Finally, culture and traditional views, beliefs system and socioeconomic factors seem to be implicated in elder abuse and neglect. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that explores elder abuse and neglect in Ghanaian nursing homes and hospitals.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Exploratory qualitative research"

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Kuang, Fuyang. "Elderly and Internet: An Exploratory Research." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-17537.

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The purpose of this study was to explore how elderly people in Gävle cope with their life by using of Internet and what are their perceived benefits and barriers of the use of Internet. Qualitative methods were used with face-to-face interviews and email correspondence to gather the data. Six elderly people participated in this study. Coping theory was used to analyse the results. The results were divided into three parts. They were describing the use of Internet, benefits and barriers of using the Internet and reasons behind using the Internet and coping. Benefits include connectedness, gratification, usefulness, and active learning experience. Barriers include limitation, distrust and frustration. This paper used the coping theory to try to describe how these persons adjust the way of thinking and the way of behaving and how they use these strategies to cope with the daily life. It was found that Internet for elderly people is becoming more important nowadays and also it is significant to know how they think about the Internet.
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Huang, Wenxuan. "EXPLORING CHINA’S ONE-CHILD PARENTS’ PREFERENCE OF LIVING ARRANGEMENT: AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE RESEARCH." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1368472213.

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Zhou, Hong Mei Suphot Dendoung. "Social meaning of HIV\AIDS to drug injecting females : exploratory qualitative research in Kunming, China /." Abstract, 2004. http://mulinet3.li.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/2547/cd364/4537981.pdf.

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Beech, Paula. "An exploratory study of information exchange between stroke survivors/carers and health professionals." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2012. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/an-exploratory-study-of-information-exchange-between-stroke-survivorscarers-and-health-professionals(3e97a73a-3a6c-4777-994f-83a4653e1979).html.

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Stroke is the primary cause of adult disability in the UK. Those who have experienced stroke have a higher risk of a subsequent stroke. Stroke recovery has physical, emotional and social dimensions and impacts on family caregivers as well as stroke survivors. Getting the right information at the right time is put forward as instrumental in supporting recovery and preventing further stroke. The research literature demonstrates persistent uncertainty about the best way to provide information to stroke survivors and carers in practice. The aim of this study was to explore the processes, motivations and perceptions of the impact of information exchange between stroke survivors, carers and health professionals. A qualitative case study strategy was utilised for the study as this provided a flexible framework to incorporate multiple perspectives upon information exchange in the practice context. A single setting in, Salford, Greater Manchester, was used to study the phenomenon of information exchange from the perspectives of stroke survivors, carers and health professionals. Data collection included interviews with participants, observations of communication and documentary analysis. Data was analysed using the Framework analysis approach in order to compare and contrast perspectives across the different respondent groups and so develop study propositions to explain the data. There was much common ground amongst respondents in the thematic categories identified from the data, but subtle differences in emphasis on different topics. The key findings from this research are in two areas. Firstly, the challenges of incorporating a self-management philosophy into information exchange post stroke are substantial. This is because patients experience a variable recovery trajectory and have insufficient contact time with the professionals who they perceive as valid information providers. Second, the research raises questions of what is meant by tailored information in practice: the timing of information was a critical issue for survivors and carers along with the desire for appropriate support to utilise information effectively. These findings suggest a need to shift the focus of research from information provision to information exchange post stroke; to examine not the best way of providing information, but rather the best way of assessing individual need, and pacing provision tailored to these specific needs. This would require debate and consensus among the stroke community about the core underlying principles of information exchange, a reassessment of key time-points for sharing information and a re-examination of professionals ongoing development needs in communication skills to underpin this.
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Kuhn, Lauren Allison. "The Perspectives of Advanced Practice Dietitians in Foodservice Director Roles: An Exploratory Investigation." The Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1397576791.

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Schlembach, Sue. "Play in the Lives of Young Children Experiencing Homelessness: An Exploratory Case Study." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1468512683.

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Pretorius, Liezille. "The participation of women in rap music: An exploratory study of the ro1e of gender discrimination." University of the Western Cape, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/8459.

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This study is about the way in which men, specifically in the local context of Cape Town, dominate the rap music culture. Globally, rapping is associated with poetic lyrics that express the rappers' environment or worldview. Historically women's worldviews were kept silent and it is within this context that this investigation explored why women are not represented well in the rap culture. The significance of the study lies in the possibility of identifying ways in which women interested in becoming rap artists could overcome the barriers that currently inhibit their participation. This project represents an interdisciplinary study that falls within the realms of social psychology, music, feminism and social constructionism. Specifically, this thesis employed feminist psychology and social constructionism to construe and interpret the roles of women in rap music. Working within a qualitative feminist framework, the data was gathered through focus groups and in-depth telephonic individual interviews with participants. The discussions held with the participants were transcribed and the data was analyzed thematically. The results reflect that women feel that they are being discriminated against in rap culture on the basis of their gender. Despite the key finding that women are being discriminated against in the rap culture, it was also found that when the two sexes came together and spoke about the gender inequalities in the culture, a strong awareness of gender sensitivity was created. This study therefore suggests that one powerful way of challenging gender inequality in rap culture may be through raising awareness by way of discussions of gender bias and discrimination at rap forums, radio talk shows and workshops aimed at unifying the South African rap culture.
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Klotz, David. "An exploratory study of perceived complexity in IT projects." Thesis, Edinburgh Napier University, 2018. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1510626.

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The considerable failure rate of information technology (IT) projects remains a problem for many organisations and impacts their ability to successfully participate in the digital economy. Previous root cause analysis identified project complexity as one of the key factors in and of IT project failure. The purpose of this research was therefore to critically examine complexity in IT projects. In contrast to earlier positivist research on complexity, this study was built on a critical realist perspective to better understand the underlying structures and mechanisms behind what individuals within IT projects perceive as being "complex".A qualitative research design was chosen with a series of semistructured in-depth interviews with IT project practitioners as the data collection method. The research identified four internal variables (experience, stress, frustration, and motivation) and three external variables (communication, expectations, and support) which interact with perceived complexity. These findings were synthesised into a conceptual model of perceived complexity in IT projects. In addition, the findings indicated that the role of an individual (project sponsor, project manager, project team member) influences perceived complexity. Through the identification of previously hidden mechanisms within IT projects, the study extends the body of knowledge about IT project complexity. In addition, the identified mechanisms were combined with typical situations in IT projects. The outcome, which represents the study's contribution to practice, are practice-orientated guidelines for handling complexity in IT projects which aims to support IT project professionals and organisations to better manage complexity. The study therefore provides valuable contributions to the theory and practice of IT project complexity.
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Smith, Susannah L. "Talking With Exotic Pet Owners: Exploratory Audience Research on Wildlife Television and Human-Animal Interactions." [Tampa, Fla] : University of South Florida, 2008. http://purl.fcla.edu/usf/dc/et/SFE0002687.

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Brown, Tyra L. "The Next Disaster... Will Be Televised| An Exploratory Qualitative Media Analysis of Hurricane Preparedness in Television Newscasts." Thesis, Nova Southeastern University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10264499.

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Major hurricane landfalls are the most dangerous natural hazard threats experienced in the U.S. Television news is a primary sources of hurricane hazard information and has the ability to influence what viewers understand about and how they respond to these events. While it is understood that media plays a central role in communicating weather, it is unknown whether or not news media content communicates the recommended hurricane hazard adjustments that are needed for preparedness and protection. Thus this study supports prior research calling for a closer examination of the role and effects of visual information in media documents. Using the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, the present research employs qualitative media analysis to explore the framing of hurricane preparedness through television newscasts covering Hurricane Katrina from August 23-29, 2005. Key findings from this study suggest that there are five common frames through which hurricane information is presented to viewers of the national news broadcasts surveyed in this study. Preparedness information was found to be mainly represented through visual content but sparsely mentioned in reporting. The study also found that more often visuals were used to aid story development instead of provide educational or instructional messages that model the adoption of hazard adjustments and have the potential to motivate protective actions and behaviors by helping to increase self-efficacy. The present study concludes by discussing underlying aspects of conflict present within the media frames and offering recommendations for better integration of media content into risk communication campaigns for severe weather.

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Books on the topic "Exploratory qualitative research"

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Alan, Hedges. Perceptions of redistribution: Report on exploratory qualitative research. London: Centre for Analysis of Social Research., 2005.

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O'Cathain, Alicia. Using qualitative research with different types of RCTs. Edited by Alicia O'Cathain. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198802082.003.0004.

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When researchers write methodological reflections on the use of qualitative research with RCTs, their focus is usually on individually randomized two-armed pragmatic full RCTs. However, qualitative research is used with a range of RCT types. The objectives, data collection, or analysis of the qualitative research may depend on the type of RCT. How qualitative research can be used with different types of RCT is described in this chapter. This includes explanatory and pragmatic RCTs; feasibility, pilot, or exploratory RCTs; cluster RCTs; N of 1 trials; and factorial RCTs. Where guidance is available about using qualitative research with a specific type of RCT, this is described along with any challenges specific to each type.
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An Exploratory Study Of Mens Interpretation And Choices Of Male Looks A Quantitative And Qualitative Research. VDM Verlag, 2008.

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Ferreira, Aline Santos. Universitários Negros: Um desafio diário de permanência. Brazil Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.31012/978-65-87836-95-9.

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The objective of this research is to present the factors that enabled black students to continue their studies in Centro de Formação de Professores (CFP) at Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB). We discuss issues such as the deciding factors for those black students insertion in UFRB. What were the conditions so that those students could keep themselves in higher education? Our analytical delimitation was the existing interface between subject and their sense of belonging, which relates itself to the multiple implications in identity construction and their sense of belonging, widened to the African descendants struggle in academic space. This issue made it possible to confirm that the association between black people and university students will not remain unnoticed among ethno-racial relations and academic institutions, once along the centuries the relation established between university and those students was one between the researcher and the study object, creating this way a link between their life trajectories and their African descendants conditions inside the institutions, making it clear the existence of social, cultural and economic factors towards the perception of themselves as African descendants in the Brazilian society. This is, for those reasons, a qualitative exploratory research, using as techniques for data gathering and analysis the broader reference of life histories that also includes testimonials, interviews, biographies and autobiographies.
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Honorato, Hercules Guimarães. Relato de uma experiência acadêmica: O "eu" professor-pesquisador - Vol III. Brazil Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.31012/978-65-5861-378-7.

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This study aims to present the plurality of the teacher’s perception, which emerges from the actions taken to minimize the difficulties that come up in remote education. Its relevance is found in the actions and reactions of those involved, and make up possibilities for generating public policies that motivate and foster quality education. The following research question guided this work: What lessons could be learned by those involved in their teaching practice after schools reopen? An exploratory research was carried out, by choosing the methodological approach of qualitative research. Data collection was performed using an online questionnaire, directed to teachers who worked in the classroom and started working in remote education. Sharing knowledge is complex and demands a variety of actions, interventions, processes that, however sophisticated the technology used, it certainly does not allow to develop all the strategies that the teacher uses in the classroom. Technologies help with physical distance. But we believe the exchange that happens naturally between teacher and student, and between student and student, exists only when everyone is in the same physical environment, under the same physical and human conditions, especially in basic education. The lessons learned: (i) improve our training or post-training with the introduction of disciplines related to digital and technological means; (ii) understand that remote education is a possibility to be applied in our teaching practice; (iii) include viable teaching, learning and assessment alternatives in the Political Pedagogical Project; (iv) at parent-teacher conferences or class meetings, seek to collect all possible observations, both positive and negative. We need to considerate new routes, minimize the questions that arise during practice, in order to adapt to the new technological strategies of the art of teaching.
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Silva, Sergio Mendonça da, Sílvio Parodi Oliveira Camilo, Cristina Keiko Yamaguchi, and Miguelangelo Gianezini. Indutores de políticas, programas e práticas socioambientais: análise das distribuidoras de energia elétrica do sul do Brasil. Brazil Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.31012/978-65-5861-420-3.

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This study investigates determinants of socio-environmental practices, (mandatory and voluntary), as evidenced in southern Brazil’s electric energy distribution companies. It seeks to understand this phenomenon with interdisciplinary protection through theoretical constructs of Social Responsibility, Environmental Management, Evidence, Legitimacy, Reputation, and Institutional. This integration contributes to understanding the reasons why companies undertake and evidence their socio- -environmental practices to external audiences. The literature suggests that socio-environmental practices are explained by various reasons, such as: enforced by legal impositions and/or voluntariness, to strengthen legitimacy, maintain and develop a reputation, and by isomorphism of the competitive operating environment. Given the above, the objective of this work is to investigate factors that determine the disclosure of socio-environmental practices in electricity distribution companies in the south of Brazil. In the methodological aspects, a qualitative approach was used, with descriptive and exploratory objectives. As a research strategy, a multichannel study was applied through two electricity distribution companies in the south of the country, CELESC Distribuição S.A. (Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina) and COPEL Distribuição S.A. (Companhia Paranaense de Energia). Data collection took place in two stages, the first one with a search on documentary, physical and virtual basis, and the second stage using a semi-structured interview with professionals from the Social and Environmental Responsibility area of each of the companies surveyed. The information collected was related to the period of 2014, 2015, and 2016. The results showed that the Annual Reports, service stations, and participation in external events constitute the primary means and channels of evidence of socio-environmental practices. There was a greater tendency to develop social practices. However, there are programs focused on climate change, conscious consumption and electricity saving, social inclusion, recovery of citizenship, and people’s quality of life. The COPEL company presented a tendency to evidence voluntary practices with more intensity, also showing consistency and maintenance of the programs during the studied period. Regarding corporate and sustainability policies, it was noted that companies adopt very similar strategies. It is concluded that the age, size, and corporate reputation of companies are the main determinants of socio-environmental practices, highlighting the presence of mimetic isomorphism characterized by the use of the same types of means and channels of evidence and by the symmetry of practices and policies developed by companies CELESC and COPEL.
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Book chapters on the topic "Exploratory qualitative research"

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Yalaz, Evren, and Ricard Zapata-Barrero. "Mapping the Qualitative Migration Research in Europe: An Exploratory Analysis." In IMISCOE Research Series, 9–31. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76861-8_2.

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Fragnière, Emmanuel, Sandra Grèzes, and Randolf Ramseyer. "How do the Swiss Perceive Electronic Voting? Social Insights from an Exploratory Qualitative Research." In Electronic Voting, 100–115. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30625-0_7.

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Roy, Rajat, and Vik Naidoo. "Research or Applied Universities? An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Prospective Student’s Selection of Universities with Different Brand Identities." In International Marketing of Higher Education, 83–98. New York: Palgrave Macmillan US, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-54291-5_4.

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"Exploratory (Qualitative) Research." In Concise Encyclopedia of Professional Services Marketing, 50–53. Routledge, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203884713.ch30.

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"Exploratory-Sequential Approach." In An Applied Guide to Research Designs: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods, 201–7. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks California 91320: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781071802779.n18.

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"Violence in Premarital Relationships in Iran: An Exploratory Qualitative Research." In Violence: Probing the Boundaries around the World, 185–202. Brill | Rodopi, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004429215_012.

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Watkins, Karen E., Aliki Nicolaides, and Victoria J. Marsick. "Action Research Approaches." In Promoting Qualitative Research Methods for Critical Reflection and Change, 119–39. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7600-7.ch007.

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The contemporary use of action research draws on the exploratory, inductive nature of many qualitative research approaches—no matter the type of data collected—because the type of research problems studied are complex, dynamic, and located in rapidly changing contexts. When action research is undertaken to support social and organizational change, support from stakeholders affected by the research problem is essential, creating further complexity. Action research may serve as an alternative to more traditional views of social science. In this chapter, the authors describe action research as envisioned by Kurt Lewin, its originator. They show how two variants of action research—action science and collaborative developmental action inquiry—advance insight into how action research can be used to develop personal capability to address system changes that action research seeks to unveil. They conclude with reflections on criteria for rigor and relevance in action research in today's post-modern, complex world.
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Watkins, Karen E., Aliki Nicolaides, and Victoria J. Marsick. "Action Research Approaches." In Advances in Library and Information Science, 1–16. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5164-5.ch001.

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The contemporary use of action research draws on the exploratory, inductive nature of many qualitative research approaches because the type of research problems studied are complex, dynamic, and located in rapidly changing contexts. When action research is undertaken to support social and organizational change, support from stakeholders affected by the research problem is essential, creating further complexity. Action research may serve as an alternative to more traditional views of social science. In this chapter, the authors describe action research as envisioned by Kurt Lewin, its originator. Using the example of an innovative action research approach to doctoral research, they illustrate the context-rich, exploratory nature of action research that both generates knowledge for change and engages collaborating researchers and participants. The authors conclude with reflections on criteria for rigor and relevance in action research in today's post-modern, complex world.
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Zaragoza-Saez, Patrocinio, Enrique Claver-Cortes, and Diego Quer-Ramon. "A Qualitative Study of Knowledge Management." In Handbook of Research on Knowledge-Intensive Organizations, 311–29. IGI Global, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-176-6.ch019.

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Knowledge is one of the basic production factors owned by enterprises, and knowledge management is one of the main dynamic capabilities on which enterprises can base their competitive advantages. The creation, transfer, and later use of knowledge have become increasingly important, and multinational corporations (MNCs), being scattered in various places, constitute the appropriate environment to implement knowledge management processes meant to maximize their intellectual assets. This chapter has as its aim to answer three questions: (a) what actions do MNCs undertake in order to set knowledge management processes in motion; (b) what main variables impact on their knowledge creation capability; and (c) what main variables impact on their knowledge transfer capability? A qualitative research work based on a multiple case study has served to achieve that aim, allowing us to carry out an exploratory study of six MNCs which have shown their proactivity in the knowledge management area. The results of the analysis have led to eight propositions which highlight the most relevant variables facilitating the processes for the creation and transfer of knowledge within a MNC.
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Pelet, Jean-Eric, and Panagiota Papadopoulou. "Consumer Behavior in the Mobile Environment." In Geospatial Research, 1168–82. IGI Global, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9845-1.ch054.

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Consumer behavior in the omnipresent mobile environment constitutes a challenge for m-commerce vendors, as they seek to understand factors that affect it, positively and negatively, and to integrate social media in their mobile strategy. This paper presents an exploratory qualitative study about the use of smartphones and social media, in the context of m-commerce. The authors' objective is to facilitate the understanding of consumers' perceptions and behavior in m-commerce and social media and explore the potential of social media for m-commerce purposes. The results of their qualitative analysis show that reputation, design aspects, such as ease of use, as well as privacy and security are important factors for m-commerce and social media adoption and use. Their qualitative results also reveal factors having a negative effect to m-commerce. Business opportunities enabled by social media for m-commerce and how these can be leveraged in this promising mobile context are also discussed.
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Conference papers on the topic "Exploratory qualitative research"

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Noh, Nirwan, and Tham Siew Yean. "Foreign Firms’ Perspectives on Investing in the Services Sector in Malaysia: An Exploratory Study." In 3rd Annual International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Economics Research (QQE 2013). Global Science and Technology Forum Pte Ltd, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.5176/2251-2012_qqe13.38.

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Sawtelle, Vashti, Eric Brewe, Laird Kramer, Mel Sabella, Charles Henderson, and Chandralekha Singh. "An Exploratory Qualitative Study of the Proximal Goal Setting of Two Introductory Modeling Instruction Physics Students." In 2009 PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE. AIP, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3266731.

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Nunez Lopez, R., E. Drammeh, M. Leaf, A. O'donnell, A. Buffo, T. Campbell, and W. J. Ehlenbach. "Describing Pre-Family Meeting Huddles in the Intensive Care Unit, an Exploratory Qualitative Research Project." In American Thoracic Society 2019 International Conference, May 17-22, 2019 - Dallas, TX. American Thoracic Society, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2019.199.1_meetingabstracts.a4164.

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Atoubi, El Mostafa, and Rachid Jahidi. "AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY THE PARTICULARITY IN THE ADOPTION OF THE E-LEARNING. CASE OF THE MOROCCAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION." In International Technology, Education and Development Conference. IATED, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.21125/inted.2016.0613.

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Finger, Vítor, Valesca Reichelt, and João Capelli. "Big Data and Data Driven Marketing in Brazil." In CARMA 2018 - 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research Methods and Analytics. Valencia: Universitat Politècnica València, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/carma2018.2018.8314.

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The main purpose of this article is the understanding of which marketing strategies related to big data are being implemented by Brazilian companies in different sectors, in addition to assessing these actions within an already established construct. To reach the proposed objectives, an exploratory, qualitative research was conducted using the multiple case study method. Thus, data were collected through bibliographical, documentary and semi-structured interviews, with the intent of formulating the construct by which the companies are studied. The study unit interviewed consisted of market professionals and big data specialists. As the main result, it was widely noticed the application of strategies related to big data by the companies surveyed. The classification of these actions within an already established construct, however, was not possible, since it was understood the existence of distinct stages of adoption for this technology, and it was not possible to label these companies as users of big data.
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"Usage Habits in Music Streaming Applications and Their Influence on Privacy Related Issues [Research in Progress]." In InSITE 2019: Informing Science + IT Education Conferences: Jerusalem. Informing Science Institute, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4272.

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Aim/Purpose: In this exploratory study we examine personal information management within music streaming applications. Also, we investigate the sense of ownership over songs being played on music streaming applications and whether the use of these services may be considered a social activity. In a later stage, we intend to test privacy related issues in music streaming applications and the factors that influence privacy concerns when using these services. Methodology: This is examined by using a mixed methodology and consists of two phases: qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative stage includes semi-structured interviews with 10 music streaming application users in order to explore the possible change in personal information management, following the emergence of these applications (e.g. change in classification methods and song retrieval methods). The quantitative phase includes the distribution of closed ended questionnaires among 200-250 users of music streaming applications, aiming to explore personal information management issues and privacy related issues that emerge while using these applications (e.g. privacy concerns). Currently, a pilot of the qualitative stage was issued. Findings: We found that users still rely on traditional methods of personal information management, rather than making use of the newer features available by the innovative music streaming applications. The same applies to the use of these applications as part of a social activity. In addition, it seems that the emergence of music streaming applications influenced the sense of ownership over songs in personal music libraries and made it ambiguous among music consumers. Contribution: As far as we know, this is the first academic research to investigate the issue of personal music management among music streaming applications and the also the first to use a mixed methods approach to examine digital music consumption. In addition, it is the first study that takes into account privacy related issues among the users of music streaming applications.
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Laranjeira, Carlos, Ana Querido, and Catarina Afonso. "Therapeutic communication skills in palliative care nursing education: an exploratory study using a role-playing tool." In Seventh International Conference on Higher Education Advances. Valencia: Universitat Politècnica de València, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/head21.2021.13068.

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This study aim to explore the experiences of nursing final-year students on the care of the person in a palliative situation and their family using the role-playing technique. Qualitative, descriptive research developed in October 2020 with 30 third-year nursing students from a palliative care nursing course, in Portugal. Individual debriefing reflections and thematic analysis of the information were conducted. Two main themes emerged: 1) facilitators; and 2) barriers of role-playing in a simulated palliative care context. We concluded that type of simulation allows students to deal with complex palliative care situations from an individual and realistic perspective.
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Gyles, Trevor, Alicia Mruthyunjaya, Franley Sanchez, Jerry Valentino, and Marcos Esterman. "Leveraging Production Waste Streams: Enablers of Successful By-Product Exchange—An Exploratory Study." In ASME 2010 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2010-28337.

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As the topic of sustainability continues to gain momentum, companies are seeking ways to integrate environmental solutions into their product development process. Decisions made throughout the product development process affect the sustainability of the product from raw material extraction, to production process impacts, to end of life disposal. One such impact is the generation of waste by-products. By utilizing waste as raw materials, companies can continue to cycle technical and biological nutrients thus minimizing the scatter of waste to the natural environment. The focus of this research is to explore the enablers and barriers to utilizing waste streams as raw materials. Using a qualitative approach, nine different organizations from four companies crossing over multiple industries are studied. Key characteristics of production waste that enable successful by-product exchanges are identified, as well as the role the product development process needs to play in creating value from exchanges.
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James, Angela. "SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: ENGAGING THE NEW GENERATION OF STUDENT TEACHERS IN SERVICE-LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT." In Proceedings of the 2nd International Baltic Symposium on Science and Technology Education (BalticSTE2017). Scientia Socialis Ltd., 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.33225/balticste/2017.53.

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Amidst student calls for a ‘Decolonised curriculum” and “Fees must fall” a renewed education is required. The research question - How students registered for a Service-Learning and Sustainable development focused module were challenged? 88 students, with 47 community based projects were engaged in the module. An interpretive paradigm with an exploratory, qualitative approach was used. Data gathering methods included class discussions, document analysis, visual methodologies and reflective diaries. The data analysis was deductively analysed. Students experienced great emotional and cognitive waves where social learning influenced their deep-learning, perceptions of themselves and the community and the actions to be taken. Keywords: service-learning, student teachers, sustainable development.
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Binotto, Erlaine, Eleri Hamer, Marina Keiko Nakayama, and Ricardo Azambuja Silveira. "The Cycle of Knowledge Creation and Learning in Agribusiness." In InSITE 2004: Informing Science + IT Education Conference. Informing Science Institute, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2744.

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This paper aims to analyze the process of knowledge creation, more specifically the four modes of knowledge conversion, on agricultural producers or farmers in Brazil, using the theoretical model of Nonaka and Takeuchi (1997). The research is an exploratory-descriptive study of a qualitative nature. The study demonstrated that for new knowledge to be created in the rural properties researched, at least three conditions should be considered essential: when people and their emotions are associated with work activities; when the personal relationships contribute to the improvement of the rules, the management and the policies of the farm; and when the knowledge is associated with experimentation and external incentives. For the creation of new knowledge to occur, information and insights from different sources, mainly, from co-operative, are also necessary to start the process of change in mental model and for the learning of people, groups and organizations in agribusiness.
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