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Cultural and Political Factors in Conducting Qualitative Research in China
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Yang, G and Le, T, Cultural and Political Factors in Conducting Qualitative Research in China, Qualitative Research Journal, 8, (2) pp. 1-11. ISSN 1443-9883 (2008) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
One of the main strengths of qualitative research is to focus on ideas, concepts and
meanings involving individuals and groups of people in their own discourse. Instead of
testing a narrow hypothesis or making a generalisation about a population on certain issues
under investigation, qualitative research attempts to present different insights which can only
be unearthed by direct and personal engagement with research participants (Brannen,
1992). This engagement should take place in a natural social context where real life takes
place. However, conducting qualitative research in China can pose a huge challenge for
both Chinese and international researchers. This paper examines some problems (ethics,
linguistics, etc) of using qualitative research methods and tools such as interviews,
participant observation, and Critical Discourse Analysis in China.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | qualitative research, social context, China. |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Comparative and cross-cultural education |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Equity and access to education |
UTAS Author: | Yang, G (Ms Annie Yang) |
UTAS Author: | Le, T (Dr Thao Le) |
ID Code: | 53981 |
Year Published: | 2008 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2009-02-04 |
Last Modified: | 2013-02-14 |
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