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Chapter 6 describes the design of the study and how it was implemented. The site of the field research is explained, as well as the sample and recruitment methods. The qualitative methodology described includes using focus group discussion, indepth interviews, observation and community mapping, and the use of cultural interpreters, key informant interviews, reflective journaling, narratives and vignettes. The data analysis includes ethical considerations, the dilemmas encountered, and determination of rigour in the study.
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O’Connor, P., Earnest, J. (2011). Research Design and Implementation. In: O’Connor, P., Earnest, J. (eds) Voices of Resilience. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-436-2_6
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