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0000-0002-3520-0745
Current Organisation
University of New England
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Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 22-03-2016
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 22-01-2014
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V3N1P94
Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
Date: 2015
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 10-07-2014
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V3N3P81
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 11-04-2014
Abstract: Cast in the framework of social capital theory, this research used case studies to investigate the settlement experiences of African migrants in Armidale, Tamworth and Coffs Harbour in Australia. Analysis of in idual ( n = 29) and one focus group interview data revealed that most migrants expressed some satisfaction with service provision in the areas of initial settlement support and the work of local community organizations. Problems still remained with regard to employment, family reunion and dealing with changes in family relations. The study concludes that there is a need to educate African migrants on mainstream Australian culture in order to enhance the migrants’ capacity to build social capital. Local governments need to make specific provisions within their policies, focusing on the settlement of migrants to address some of the gaps in services.
Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
Date: 2015
Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
Date: 2015
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 15-11-2020
Abstract: This study examined the experiences of eight African refugees resettled in regional Australia. Informed by the notion/idea of intersectionality and others, this study utilised interviews to capture the role of gender, culture, contextual realities of Australia and the participants’ family relations to analyse experiences of gender conflict. The study found that among other things, financial pressures, self-development and differences in power relations contributed to conflict and sometimes separation of couples. The article argues that this gendered experience of the participants both empowers and disempowers, and that social workers need to be aware of these tensions and use advocacy to improve clients’ living realities.
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 06-01-2015
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V4N2P1
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 03-12-2018
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V7N6P44
Abstract: Across many years of teaching Research Methods and assessing many applications for admission into higher degree studies which require an understanding of theories, principles, strategies and skills needed to complete a higher degree such as a Masters or a PhD, one of the things I have found problematic for many students is the inability to articulate differences between theory, theoretical framework and a conceptual framework for a proposed research project. This paper uses experiential methodology to draw upon my experience in practice, and systematic literature review methodology to draw upon supporting scholarly literature by leaders in the field, to contribute to existing knowledge on the meaning of each of these concepts, and more importantly to distinguish between them in a study of Research Methods, and in particular as they relate to designing a research proposal and a thesis for a higher degree. The primary aim is to help the reader develop a firm grasp of the meaning of these concepts and how they should be used in academic research discourses. The review answers five questions. 1. What does each of these terms mean? 2. When and how should each be used? 3. What purposes does a theoretical framework serve? 4. How do you develop a theoretical framework for your research proposal or thesis? 5. What does a good theoretical framework look like?
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2013
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 08-10-2015
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V4N1P1
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 08-09-2015
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V4N4P33
Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
Date: 2015
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 04-2015
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 28-10-2013
Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
Date: 2015
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 23-01-2015
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 09-09-2014
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V3N4P37
Publisher: EJournal Publishing
Date: 2010
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 15-04-2014
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V3N2P63
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Date: 05-09-2017
DOI: 10.5430/IJHE.V6N5P26
Abstract: The concept of research paradigm is one that many higher degree research students, and even early career researchers, find elusive to articulate, and challenging to apply in their research proposals. Adopting an ethnographic and hermeneutic methodology, the present paper draws upon our experiences as lecturers in Research Methods over many years, and upon pertinent literature to explain the meaning of research paradigm. The paper elucidates the key aspects of research paradigms that researchers should understand well to be able to address this concept adequately in their research proposals. It offers suggestions on how researchers can locate their research into a paradigm and the justification needed for paradigm choice. With the explicit purpose of helping higher degree research (HDR) students design effective research proposals, the paper also discusses the different research methodologies best suited to conduct research in each of the paradigms discussed.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 15-05-2016
Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education
Date: 23-03-2015
DOI: 10.5539/HES.V5N2P10
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