Qualitative research methods responsive to culture (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr P LeVine
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, students will have: 1. Developed the ability to ask research questions that lead to meaningful and trustworth research (to make a difference to mental health theory and practice and policy). 2. learned to bracket/suspend their own assumptions, experiences, beliefs in order to let the subjects emerge the data, and to build structures into the methodology that safeguard cultural bias (i.e. through use of devil's advocate roles, etc). 3. Developed skills for rapport building across culturally diverse groups in order to enhance the interview process. 4. Refined the ability to maintain boundaries regarding qualitative interviewing versus counselling. 5. Skills to funnel qualitative data into meaningful themes and/or qualitative summaries (and use of computer assisted programs, i.e. Ethnograph). 6. Demonstrated the capacity to make sensible interpretations of results, account for contradiction and inconsistencies. 7. Skills to present the findings in a fluent and concise manner. 8. The ability to discuss the limitations to the study and make recommendations for future research.
Assessment: Cases from placements + Collaborative project
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