Tag: Qualitative research
Rural schooling is shaped by local, digital, and spatial tensions
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Ethnographic study of Swedish rural education reveals tensions between local traditions and global digital influences, showing how place-making shapes students’ aspirations and futures.
JIT adoption faces barriers in Jember coffee shops
Study examines barriers to just-in-time inventory adoption among small coffee businesses in East Java, identifying supplier reliability, material costs, and quality control as key obstacles.
GenAI can improve consulting efficiency but raises risks
Qualitative study of German consulting firms examining how Task-GenAI Fit framework balances generative AI efficiency gains against risks like hallucinations and skill loss.
Women’s opt-out decisions were shaped by labor and household structures
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Qualitative study examining choice feminism through Brazilian women’s labor market exits, revealing structural constraints underlying ostensibly voluntary career decisions.
Young African migrants in the UK use religion as a hybrid resource
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Explore how young Nigerian and Zimbabwean migrants in the UK navigate religion and spirituality across individual, communal, and transnational dimensions, challenging linear integration models.
Unlawful sex workers in Rotterdam report risks in both legal and unlawful settings
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Study examines how female unlawful sex workers in Rotterdam perceive safety, manage risks, and navigate local policies that may inadvertently push them into unregulated markets.
Migrant families reported unmet needs for children’s development
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Qualitative study of parental perceptions regarding developmental needs of young children in international migrant families in Brazil, identifying gaps between identified needs and policy provision.
Immigrant employment in Sweden was marked by instability
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Study examines how first-generation non-European immigrants sustain employment in Sweden, revealing cycles of instability and the critical role of workplace support networks and belonging.
Ukay-ukay consumption is increasingly shaped by identity and trust
Explore how Philippine ukay-ukay entrepreneurs reveal second-hand clothing consumption drivers beyond economic necessity, emphasizing identity construction and trust in informal fashion markets.
Indoor environmental quality is linked to student well-being in HEIs
Explore how indoor environmental quality aligned with green building standards enhances student well-being, academic performance, and quality of life in higher educational institutions.
