Interviews, questionnaires, and participant diaries of 36 adult students were used to investigate the process of becoming a student. The stages of qualitative research were examined: preconceived theory, emergent themes, refinements, secondary analysis, and establishment of grounded theory. (SK)

Extends a conversation begun in response to issues the authors identified in their own work as writers of qualitative research and in the works of others. Discusses theory, methodology, representation and legitimation, and writing and write-up of qualitative research. (RS)

Eight individuals from larger study of lay persons who interpreted Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES-III) adaptability items were interviewed in-depth concerning their understanding of adaptability items of regular FACES III and two alternate versions. Qualitative results suggest that participants may not be understanding…

Describes biographical/life story methods used to explore the underrepresentation of women in computing courses in the United Kingdom. Explains how interviews were structured and conducted and illustrates the method of transcription used. (SK)

Examines the impact of a bimonthly support group on the successful adaptation of women reentering the academic environment to earn teaching degrees. The support group enabled the 17 full-time women students studied to identify common problems and concerns, as well as to promote and encourage shared success and continued motivation. (JPS)

This qualitative case study examines the facilitated communication method within the context of general communication. It stresses that understanding the intent and meaning of an individual's communication is a complex process that encompasses verbal and nonverbal messages. Various strategies of both partners to clarify and interpret messages are…

Five issues that emerge in institutional research when studying diversity on campus are identified: (1) the researcher is part of the change process; (2) in framing research questions, focus on the institution; (3) combining qualitative and quantitative methods can provide greater insight; (4) diversity touches all institutional elements and…

Examines interracial group dynamics from the perspective of coalitions that are formed by the racial identity attitudes of group members, not only by their racial categorization. A case study illustrating coalitions that were formed between group members from the same and different racial groups is provided. (Author)

Extends the discussion of an article by J. Myers published in an earlier issue of this journal. Suggests that Myers's response to earlier critiques failed to address major criticisms. Readdresses 12 criticisms regarding research methodology, the role of the researcher, researcher-subject relationship, standards for researchers, and the notion of…

Presents a qualitative study of the environmental concerns and attitudes of young people aged 15 to 17 years in Brisbane, Australia. Findings reveal young peoples' expressions of cynicism, frustration, powerlessness, and hope that have not been identified in quantitative studies about youth environmental knowledge and attitudes. (LZ)

In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 women survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Over 160 individual strategies were coded and analyzed, and a theoretical model was developed describing causal conditions that underlie the development of survival and coping strategies, phenomena that arose from those causal conditions, contexts that influenced…

This article discusses types of early childhood special education questions that might be addressed in focus groups and explores four issues that aid in designing and judging focus group research, including who should participate, checks on credibility, maintenance of research stability while allowing for an emergent design, and information to be…

Reports a study based on concerns of the editor of the "Journal of Research in Science Teaching" regarding fairness and equity for qualitative studies submitted to this journal. Examined 1991 articles and concluded there is no bias against qualitative research. There was a lower rate of reviewer agreement for qualitative studies but no…

Describes a case study of the views of three Sunday school teachers. Reports that the teachers' attitudes on faith and educational goals differed. Discusses ethnographic research and how it should be used in religious education. Reviews some of the promises and problems of ethnographic research in religious education. (SG)

Performed qualitative analysis of change process experienced by 10 female clients in short-term counseling. At end of each session, clients completed Important Events Questionnaire. Four judges examined written responses and identified three different patterns of change: consistent change, interrupted change, and minimal change. (Author/NB)