Special Issues in Qualitative Research

Description

This book seeks to offer a step-by-step approach to qualitative research. It pays great attention to special features that characterize qualitative studies including, formulating the problem statement, how to review the literature for a qualitative study, theoretical frame work, and thinking through a facilitative conceptual framework for a qualitative research inquiry. The book emphasizes the importance of sampling and data collection for qualitative researchers. It is a must-read for budding and experienced qualitative researchers in Kenya and beyond.

Rev. Dr. Manya Wandefu Stephen holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Kenyatta University. Dr. Manya Stephen has lectured in various universities and colleges including Kenyatta University, Daystar University, Africa International University, Mount Kenya University, Scott Christian University and Riara University before moving to Alupe University College as a Senior Lecturer. He is currently the Director, Post Graduate Studies, a member of the Research Committee, and also the Chair of Committee on Cohesion and Integration of Alupe University College. Dr. Manya has done several qualitative research projects and has taught at graduate level and extensively supervised Masters and PhD students. Rev. Dr. Manya has been instrumental in developing theology and education curriculums in several universities including; MA- Christian Education (Scott Christian University) MA- Child Development and MA- Chaplaincy and Diploma in Theology (Daystar University). He has recently published a book titled Inculturation of the Concept of Atonement in Africa, and is a contributing editor of Appropriate Parenting Methods.

David J. Ndegwah is a Senior Lecturer at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. He is currently a post doctorate fellow at the Lonergan Institute in Boston College, USA. He is researching on the role of religion in development, using the insights from Bernard Lonergan. He has a background on theology and philosophy and focuses his research on the religious and philosophical dimensions of development in Africa, particular technology transfer. His philosophical reflections try to identify the cultural values in Africa that hinder or promote entrepreneurship and how these can be successfully embedded to the modern political dispensation for all-inclusive and participatory development. He has authored several articles in this regard, among them The Elements of Successful Contextual Technology Transfer, Technology Transfer and the Soul of Africa, The End of Neoliberalism and the Beginning of Talking Business: A Value Oriented Approach to Entrepreneurship in Kenya and Culture and Value Trade-offs for Successful Entrepreneurship in Africa.