The Weekly Qualitative Report

ISSN 1945-2853

Volume 2, Number 15

April 13, 2009

URL: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/WQR/wqr2_15.html

 

The Qualitative Report Article of the Week

 

The Search for an Explanation: Breast Cancer in the Context of Genetic Inheritance

Christine Maheu
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

The Weekly Review

 

The Role of Qualitative Methods in Early Childhood Education: A Review of J. Amos Hatch's Early Childhood Qualitative Research

Maribel Del Rio-Roberts
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA

 

Qualitative Research Resource of the Week

 

Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA) is a not-for-profit association of consultants involved in the design and implementation of qualitative research focus groups, in-depth interviews, in-context and observational research, and more. The goal of this membership organization is to promote excellence in the field of qualitative research by pooling experience and expertise to create a base of shared knowledge. QRCA sponsors an annual conference and symposium, and webinars known as QCasts. The association also publishes its own magazine, newsletter, and white papers. In addition the QRCA site features a unique resource QRCA's Professional Competencies for Qualitative Research Professionals.

NSU Announces New Online Graduate

Qualitative Research Certificate Program

 

The NSU Graduate Qualitative Research Certificate Program consists of eight three-credit hour online courses designed to prepare academics, professional research consultants, and graduate students to understand a variety of qualitative research approaches and to conduct qualitative research studies. Applications for summer 2009 courses are now being accepted.

New Calls for Conference Papers, Proposals, and Abstracts and Training Opportunities

New and Notable Qualitative Research Articles

  • Arnon, S., & Reichel, N. (2009). Closed and open-ended question tools in a telephone survey about the good teacher: An example of a mixed method study. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 3(2), 172-196. doi:10.1177/1558689808331036 Abstract
  • Carr, E. C. J. (2009). Understanding inadequate pain management in the clinical setting: The value of the sequential explanatory mixed method study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(1), 124-131. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02428.x Abstract
  • Carter, J. (2009). Evaluate experiences: A qualitative technique to complement quantitative impact assessments. Journal of Development Effectiveness, 1(1), 86-102. doi:10.1080/19439340902727628 Full Text
  • Robbins, B. D., & Vandree, K. (2009). The self-regulation of humor expression: A mixed method, phenomenological investigation of suppressed laughter. The Humanistic Psychologist, 37(1), 49-78. doi:10.1080/08873260802394533 Abstract
  • Rudell, K., Bhui, K., & Priebe, S. (2009). Concept, development and application of a new mixed method assessment of cultural variations in illness perceptions: Barts Explanatory Model Inventory. Journal of Health Psychology, 14(2), 336-347. doi:10.1177/1359105308100218 Abstract

Qualitative Research Employment Openings

In addition to The Weekly Qualitative Report, Nova Southeastern University also publishes The Qualitative Report, a peer-reviewed, open access journal. Subscription to both publications is free-of-charge. To unsubscribe please email your request to Jennifer Diep at diep@nsu.nova.edu.

 

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