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Qualitative research is growing in Asia and globally. In an Asian context, this requires an awareness of a completely different set of norms, practices, and expectations than those covered by books from a western perspective. This handbook truly celebrates these differences. Spanning the full research process, from philosophy and ethics to design and methods and through data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination, it focuses specifically on the practicalities needed to conduct effective and culturally responsive research in the Asian context. This handbook extends beyond researchers actually in Asia and also speaks to researchers working with Asian participants, researching in Asian immigrant neighbourhoods, and studying the larger global topics like socioeconomic challenges, climate change, or technological advancement. This is the first book to focus specifically on qualitative research in the Asian context and includes diverse contributors from Asia such as the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, India, Oman, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, and from other continents such as North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. Section 1: Foundations of Qualitative Research in Asia; Section 2: Qualitative Research Designs; Section 3: Best Practices in Dealing with Qualitative Research Data; and Section 4: Other Qualitative Research Topics.
Action Research in the Asian Context
Action Research in the Asian Context
I was awarded my doctorate by an international school of higher education in Asia. While studying, I discovered how practical and beneficial research is, especially when the focus is on the improvement of practice and empowerment. Conducting several qualitative research studies, I improved my qualitative research skills in a multicultural environment dominated by Asian culture and enhanced my understanding of the cultural context and mindsets of my participants.
As a researcher and teacher, I found it very rewarding to conduct action research. I learnt how important it is to know what action research is, how to apply it and how to benefit from its strengths and overcome its ...
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