Methodological leeway and obstacles in qualitative research: reflections on procedural and practical issues in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorTelaky, Said Nuhu
dc.contributor.authorMwanyoka, Iddi
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-17T09:44:52Z
dc.date.available2024-08-17T09:44:52Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionFull text. Available at https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069241242001
dc.description.abstractDespite being subject to criticism, qualitative research methodology remains a unique and valuable approach in collecting rich and informative data. However, this may vary from one context to another and researchers understanding of the context. Grounded on the decolonization notion of qualitative research, this paper explains leeways and obstacles in conducting research, reflecting upon the procedural and practical aspects that represent the reality in Tanzania based on two cases. Our paper emphasizes that it is essential to understand and capture the real-world reflective of the voices of the population whom the study targets, which may be easier for local/native researchers. This is because the local/native researchers may be able to explain the research processes and findings in consideration of the socio-cultural settings and political environment. The paper acknowledges that qualitative research requires patience and time, which may have financial implications. It also acknowledges that some populations are facing research fatigue exacerbated by inadequate research dissemination plans. Understanding the context of the study area or topic and applying appropriate methodological approaches to overcome obstacles and gather required adequate and relevant information is thus of importance.
dc.identifier.citationTelaky, S. N., & Mwanyoka, I. (2024). Methodological Leeway and Obstacles in Qualitative Research: Reflections on Procedural and Practical Issues in Tanzania. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 23, 16094069241242001.
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/16094069241242001
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.1177/16094069241242001
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.udom.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12661/4685
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSAGE Publications
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Qualitative Methods
dc.subjectQualitative research
dc.subjectResearch methodology
dc.subjectData collection
dc.subjectDecolonization
dc.subjectProcedural aspects
dc.subjectPractical aspects
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.subjectLocal researchers
dc.subjectNative researchers
dc.subjectSocio-cultural settings
dc.subjectPolitical environment
dc.subjectPatience
dc.subjectFinancial implications
dc.subjectResearch fatigue
dc.subjectResearch dissemination
dc.subjectContext understanding
dc.subjectMethodological approaches
dc.subjectObstacles
dc.titleMethodological leeway and obstacles in qualitative research: reflections on procedural and practical issues in Tanzania
dc.typeArticle
oaire.citation.volume23
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