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Methodological Challenges of Researching Positive Action Measures
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- Title: Methodological Challenges of Researching Positive Action Measures
- Author(s): Uduak Archibong, Katrin Wladasch, Tara Bedard, Oluyinka Adejumo, Phyllis Sharps, Pat Bradshaw, Aliya Darr, Jite Eferakorho, Andy Scally, Karl Atkin, Carol Baxter, Mark R. D. Johnson, Mark Bell, Lisa Waddington
- Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
- Collection: Common Ground Research Networks
- Series: Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations
- Journal Title: The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review
- Keywords: Affirmative Action, Positive Action, Consensus Workshop, Expert Panel, Multi Method Approach, Equality Strands
- Volume: 9
- Issue: 5
- Date: November 06, 2009
- ISSN: 1447-9532 (Print)
- ISSN: 1447-9583 (Online)
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18848/1447-9532/CGP/v09i05/39768
- Citation: Archibong, Uduak, Katrin Wladasch, Tara Bedard, Oluyinka Adejumo, Phyllis Sharps, Pat Bradshaw, Aliya Darr, Jite Eferakorho, Andy Scally, Karl Atkin, Carol Baxter, Mark R. D. Johnson, Mark Bell, and Lisa Waddington. 2009. "Methodological Challenges of Researching Positive Action Measures." The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review 9 (5): 99-110. doi:10.18848/1447-9532/CGP/v09i05/39768.
- Extent: 12 pages
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Abstract
This paper highlights some of the methodological challenges which have arisen in collecting data for an international study on positive action measures. It will describe strategies employed to encourage participation in the study from as wide a range of organisations and individuals using a mixed method approach. The paper will also discuss the methodological and sensitive issues related to this type of research in organisations and strategies adopted by the research team to ameliorate any problems that have arisen whilst maintaining trustworthiness and rigour in the study.
