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The Potential Role Of Spirituality In Conducting Field Research: Examination Of A Model And A Process, Michael Maher Jun 2003

The Potential Role Of Spirituality In Conducting Field Research: Examination Of A Model And A Process, Michael Maher

The Qualitative Report

The Cognitive-Experiential Tri-Circle is a model developed by the author to explain the relationship between conducting field research and reflecting on beliefs, including spiritual beliefs. His sample included graduate students, faculty, and friends of the university who participated in field research trips to Cuba through Loyola University Chicago. The basic assumption of the model is that "self," "beliefs," and "experience" are related in such a way that "depth" applies to each equally in a field research experience. Depth of experience for the self leads to depth of belief for the self . Reflection tools that encourage depth of belief for …

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Applied Communication Research, Katherine B. Novak, Judith M. Buddenbaum Dec 2001

Applied Communication Research, Katherine B. Novak, Judith M. Buddenbaum

Katherine B. Novak

This book covers laboratory and field experiments, surveys, content analysis, focus groups, and participant/non-participant observation. Information on ethics and statistics is incorporated throughout the book, making it easier to understand how ethical considerations and statistical analysis relate to specific data collection techniques. To further enhance the usefulness and readability of the text, the authors provide review questions, key terms, and summaries of the main points at the end of each chapter.

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Collection And Utilization Of Child Abuse Statistics In American Indian Communities, Michelle Chino Jul 1995

Collection And Utilization Of Child Abuse Statistics In American Indian Communities, Michelle Chino

Public Health Faculty Publications

Public health research in American Indian communities involves many complex issues that may both help and hinder the development of an effective research methodology and the collection, analysis, and utilization of data. These issues include: 1) the unique strengths and diversity of Indian cultures; 2) the complicated relationships that exist between federal, state, and tribal agencies; 3) the vast distances between communities and services that exist in rural areas; 4) extremely limited human and financial resources; 5) overlapping and often conflicting legal and jurisdictional authorities; and 6) an array of social issues including poverty, substance abuse, modernization, and assimilation. Defining …

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Provocations For Researching Clinicians And Clinical Researchers, Ronald J. Chenail Jan 1991

Provocations For Researching Clinicians And Clinical Researchers, Ronald J. Chenail

The Qualitative Report

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