...Qualitative Study of Reasons for (Non) Participation in Physical Recreation Griffith University Gold Coast Campus Introduction The objective of this qualitative study is to investigate and compare the responses of both single men and women who do not participate in physical recreation. The first part of this report will primarily focus on a brief review of research material gathered in relation to the objective of this study. Secondly this report will give a short description of the research method used to gather the data for the quantitative research and thirdly it will discuss and describe the major reason for the non-participation in physical recreation of single men and women. There will also be a focus on the on the issue and the comparison between the genders with the hope to find the reasoning between the two genders, as well as to determine if possible that one gender exercises more than the other and thirdly the report will discuss and describe the major reason for the non-participation in physical recreation of single men and women. This research will also centre on three (3) primary questions in order to determine the difference between single men and women and how physical and recreational activities impact or do not impact on their everyday work and lifestyles. The questions will also be used within the interview process between the two genders, to again determine the findings and come to a conclusion. Findings will come from: Is motivation or...
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...collection procedures for the study. 3.1 STUDY SITE This study will be conducted in Mahalapye in the Central District of Botswana. 3.2 STUDY DESIGNS The study utilised the descriptive research design. According to Barbie (2010) descriptive design focuses on describing situations. The descriptive designs in a social research are geared to answer the “what, where, when and how” questions normally asked in research. Furthermore, Bickman and Rog (1998) also suggest that descriptive studies can answer questions such as “what is” or “what was.” This research design was therefore chosen as most of the questions in this study are the “what” questions. For instance the study will...
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...Evaluation of the qualitative study: ‘In the Club: Ecstasy Use and Supply in a London Nightclub’ Table of contents: 1. Overview 3 2. Qualitative research approach methods and Quantitative research approach 4 3. The strength and weakness of Observation data collection 6 4. The strength and weaknesses of in-depth interview 6 5. Focus group discussion 7 6. Conclusion 9 7. References 10 Overview The aim of this report is to evaluate the qualitative study ‘In the Club: Ecstasy Use and Supply in a London Nightclub’ by Bill Sanders which was published in 2005 in the Sociology journal. The report will give a brief overview of the research aims, a description of the methods used, and explain the main findings reported in the paper that have been selected. A discussion of why a qualitative research approach has been chosen for the research question or questions posed in the study will also be evaluated. Furthermore, the use of an extended evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the method or methods used in the research will focus in particular upon their appropriateness to the project’s key research question or questions posed and the robustness of the claims made in the article. Finally, a consideration of the potential contribution that a different qualitative method could have on the research question asked will be conducted to assess its strengths and weaknesses. The research was to explore what was widely known about...
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...Running head: Qualitative Research Study Qualitative Research Study Grand Canyon University NRS433V 5/30/10 Qualitative Research Study The qualitative research study that I chose to critique is on infections related to patients’ bath basins. The purpose of this patient bath basin study was clearly stated. “Is Patients’ Bath Basin as Potential Sources of Infection: A Multicenter Sampling Study?” Infections can arise from many sources, typically transmitted in the hospital or hospice. Just the touch of an infected person, such as one with MRSA can easily transmit to any object, making any person susceptible to that infection. Nurses and staff members often touch computers, telephones, and other hospital devices after they have had direct contact with a patient, without washing their hands. There should be some changes in the way we as nurses perform our nursing duties while reducing transmission of illness. One important way that nurses can prevent transmission of illness is by hand washing. Relevant information on nosocomial infections were included in this study, providing information that 1.75 to 3.5 million patients in the United States contract nosocomial infections. The study was performed at three acute care hospitals, where the nurses along with other non-nursing staff members were observed bathing the patients using bath basins. It is noted that after the patient is bath the bath water from the basin is discarded into the hospital room sink. Emptying...
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...of a Qualitative Study Introduction There is no formal introduction, but in paragraph 2 the author explains their position on the study and mentions past literature to back up him/her up. The author also uses a descriptive approach when beginning this article to let the readers know who the author was studying and why this study was important. Title for the Study The title reflects the central phenomenon being studied. The title also reflects the people that are being studied but not the site where they are being studied. Problem Statement The problem statement does indicate an educational issue. The study tries to advocate using teen magazines as a mean of teaching and that the magazines need to be placed in the classrooms. The author has provided ample evidence that this issue may be important. The author feels that the magazines are vital tool in the four girls’ life and reading magazines may evolve into other reading. The author chose this issue based on her personal experience because she spent a year following the participants and gathering information. This study displays many qualities of a qualitative study for example, in paragraph 2 the author looks at the problem of young female adolescents and how they feel about themselves. Another example would be the data collection and the small number of participants. Review of the Literature The literature in this study does not play a huge role, which is consistent with qualitative studies. The...
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...The purpose of this qualitative case study is to examine what contributes persistence of single parents pursuing a college degree. Qualitative methods like case studies are ideal to explore topics where little is known, to make sense of complex situations, to gain new insights about phenomena, construct themes in order to explain phenomena, and to ultimately foster a deeper understanding of the phenomena (Smith &Becker, 2008, p. 3). Qualitative research methods give insight on the direct experiences of participants. Therefore, this study utilizes a qualitative case study to explore the influence of persistence on single parents' to obtain a higher education degree. Design This study will use a qualitative case study design. A qualitative...
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...Quantitative versus Qualitative Research Study Student’s name Institutional affiliation A qualitative research study is often referred to as an explanatory study. It's used allows the research gain insights on a particular problem. It gives the researcher an understanding of the underlying reasons, opinions and motivation about the problem. Data collection methods include the use of focus group, interviews and observation. Quantitative research, on the other hand, aims at generating numerical data about a problem and then transforms the data into useable statistics.It uses measurable data collected through surveys, telephone interviews, and online polls to come up with facts and unearth patterns in research (Hale & Napier, 2013 p.15). Research study "Stigma: the feelings and experiences of 46 people with mental illness" took a qualitative approach. For the research, the approach was right because the researcher aimed at describing the relationship between stigma and mental illness (Dinos, 2014, p. 176-181). The approach will help the research get opinions from the focus group and hence be able to establish whether there is a relationship. Moreover, the approach is correct since it will help the researcher generate a theory about stigma and mental illness. The research “What Causes Civil Wars?” has utilized the use of quantitative analysis (Dixon, 2009, p. 707-735). For the researcher to establish what causes war he/she needs to establish the many reasons of war and then...
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...The Qualitative Report Volume 8 Number 3 September 2003 447-461 http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR8-3/mccaslin.pdf The Five-Question Method For Framing A Qualitative Research Study Mark L. McCaslin University of Idaho, Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA Karen Wilson Scott University of Idaho, Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA The Five-Question Method is an approach to framing Qualitative Research, focusing on the methodologies of five of the major traditions in qualitative research: biography, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, and case study. Asking Five Questions, novice researchers select a methodology appropriate to the desired perspective on the selected topic. The Method facilitates identifying and writing a Problem Statement. Through taking a future perspective, the researcher discovers the importance and direction of the study and composes a Purpose Statement. The process develops an overarching research question integrating the purpose and the research problem. The role of the researcher and management of assumptions and biases is discussed. The Five-Question Method simplifies the framing process promoting quality in qualitative research design. A course outline is appended. Key words: Qualitative Research, Five-Question Method, Biography Research, Phenomenology Research, Grounded Theory Research, Case Study Research, and Ethnography Research Introduction Planning a qualitative study for the first time tends to be an intimidating venture for graduate students just entering...
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...1002HSL – Introduction to Research 12 Qualitative Report Qualitative Study of Reasons for Women (Non) Participating in Physical Recreation Nick Moore Nick Moore S2865504 Dr Daniel Lock Natasha Cox Introduction Qualitative Research is the study of different phenomena’s in their natural settings, attempting to make sense of or to interpret the phenomena in terms of the meanings people bring to them. It involves an interpretive, naturalistic approach to its subject matter and gives the priority to what the data contribute to important research questions and previously existing information (Denzin, 1994). This report will examine the reasons for why women may or may not participate in leisure activities. Through examining results from the study that was undertaken, we will be able to determine whether being married women has a positive or negative effect on physical activity compared to that of a single women. Those who participate in sport, recreation and physical activity are generally healthier, more confident and feel better than those who don’t (DSR, 2006). However, data from the Australian Longitudinal Study or Women’s Health indicate that younger women (aged 18-22) with children are far more unlikely to participate in physical activity compared to middle aged women (30-34) (Brown, 2002). With constant advertisements, government campaigns and gym’s urging citizens to do more physical activity, it is difficult to determine why these single or married women are...
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...Analyzing and Implications for Practice of Qualitative Research: A Qualitative Study Of Charge Nurse Competencies Yvette Thornton Grand Canyon University May 27, 2011 NRS 433V The article,” A qualitative study of charge nurse competencies” by authors Yoder, Connelly and Miner-Williams in the October 2003 issue of MedSurg Nurse, focus on the lack of formal training for charge nurses and the feedback from the staff on what competencies are necessary for a charge nurse to be effective. This qualitative study sought to identify a key set of competencies that are necessary for the charge nurse to an effective leader and through effective leadership, improve patient care. The authors reviewed current literature while researching the topic. As stated in this excerpt from the article by Yoder, Connelly and Miner-Williams(2003) such as recent articles offer advice to the new charge nurse (Costello-Nickitas, 1997; Shermont & Russell, 1996; Sonnenberg, 1999), to managers about the role (Zimmerman, 2000), or about the legal responsibilities of the team leader and charge nurse based on litigation (Mahlmeister & Koniack-Griffin, 1999). There are no true charge nurse development or training programs or studies that focus on this issue at all. In one of the few studies about the role, Bostrom and Suter (1992) examined charge nurse decision making concerning patient assignments. They concluded that experienced charge nurses considered more factors in making assignments and...
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...1: A Qualitative Study on Preventing Hospital-acquired Urinary Tract Infection in United Sates Medical Facilities Donna Frazier Grand Canyon University Introduction to Nursing Research NRS-433V Chris Thompson-Sanxter February 01, 2013 Research Critique Part 1: A Qualitative Study on Preventing Hospital-acquired Urinary Tract Infection in United Sates Medical Facilities Problem Statement The clinical problem in this research article identified as hospital-acquired urinary tract infections in US hospitals and the research problem focused on how to prevent hospital-acquired urinary tract infections. Though urinary tract infections are the most common hospital-acquired infection, accounting for 40% of all nosocomial infections, there is very little information as to why hospitals do or do not use the available preventative methods. (Sanjay, et al., 2008) Purpose and Research Questions A list of questions were designed using the qualitative method, then used in 38 semi-regulated phone interviews with crucial staff at 14 expressly chosen hospitals and 39 face-to-face interviews at five of those fourteen medical facilities, to identify persistent and integrated ideas that describe in what way healthcare facilities tackled the dilemma of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections. (Sanjay, et al., 2008) The personnel interviewed were able to speak their thoughts freely since the data collection was so accommodating by using open-ended questions since qualitative studies...
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...The first study the author looked at was conducted by Rojjanasrirat and Sousa (2010) and uses a qualitative research approach. The aim of the study was to describe the perceptions of breastfeeding in pregnant women with low-incomes to understand their needs better as they plan to return to work or school. The data collection method used in this study was focus group interviews. The sample population size that participated in the study was seventeen pregnant women (aged 19–35). Nine women were employed between 20–40 hours per week, eight were between jobs and not employed at the time of the interviews, and of these two were students. Informed consent was obtained, and the demographic information sheet was completed prior to the initiation of the focus group. The research design used was descriptive....
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...Lew and Nelson (2016) used a qualitative research study to investigate the challenges teachers face in the classroom. Specifically, the study chronicles the experiences of ‘new teachers’ that started teaching within one to two years. By the time one finishes reading the article, the authors’ stance is precise. CRT is a misunderstood and maladaptive topic—a matter teachers define in a simplistic way that relies on cultural traditions, but never links culture to academic learning. According to Lew and Nelson (2016), not only should teachers immerse themselves in their students’ cultural experiences to create positive instructional contexts, they must engage in reflective teaching by revealing their personal beliefs and values (p. 8). Once the...
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...This study will provide knowledge of attitudes towards same-sex marriage within a Canadian context specific to University students in the GTA. It will test the studies of Chonody, Kavanagh, and Woodford (2016), Sevecke, Rhymer, Almazan, and Jacob (2015), and West and Hewstone (2012) to determine if my findings in a Canadian context will be comparable to their findings. One limitation that will arise in my findings is possible “course bias” where the teachings in the class might affect all the students’ answers. For example, social science students should have more positive attitudes towards homosexuality since it is more often discussed compared to in a mathematical course. In the same way, an economics course could possibly hold more...
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...Background Information: In the previous study the objective was to evaluate variables over a long-time period and see if there was a relationship to diabetes (Wong, Chou, & Ahmed, n.d). The variables that were evaluated were gender, race and age. Furthermore, these variables were observed in a population of 150,753 obese individuals from California over a long period of time to see if there was a relationship between each of the variables and diabetes. The population distribution was 59% were female and 41% were male. This uneven distribution could have caused the data to be skewed and not give an accurate representation of the population. The study used to compare the categorical variables in this study was a chi-square test and analysis...
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