Ethnography Summary Notes
Ethnography Discussion Overview
- Different strands of ethnography discussed
- Transition to applied and activist ethnography
Grounded Theory
- Focuses on studying interactions involving multiple individuals rather than a single person.
- Rarely is a complete absence of theory; use of precedent is crucial.
- Grounded theory should demonstrate that existing theories are inadequate for the studied context.
Case Studies
- Involves studying events, activities, or programs to derive general insights.
- Sample a limited group for deeper understanding, not all individuals.
- Can help visualize actionable outcomes from a smaller scale.
Research Problems by Approach
- Narrative Research: Emphasizes storytelling from an emic (insider) perspective.
- Phenomenology: Seeks to describe the essence of lived experiences.
- Grounded Theory: Integrates theory with interlocutor views; claims to originality must be well-supported.
- Case Study: Analyzes specific cases to provide comprehensive insight into broader contexts.
- Narrative Research: Open-ended interviews; documents to corroborate stories.
- Phenomenology: Primary interviews, observations, and documents; focus on essence of experiences.
- Grounded Theory: Requires extensive consultations to validate emerging theories.
- Case Study: Combines various sources from multiple informants for holistic views.
Data Analysis Strategies
- Narrative Research: Restorying accounts, identifying themes, and creating timelines.
- Phenomenology: Extracting significant statements and meaning units from experiences.
- Case Studies: Focuses on themes across multiple informants and situations for richer analysis.
Case Study Definition
- An in-depth exploration of an integrated social unit.
- Emphasizes the need to study cases holistically, considering context and complexity.