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Conducting qualitative research using a phenomenological design : women ascending to leadership positions in rural communities /

This case study investigates women's experiences as they ascend to leadership roles in a rural context; primarily in East Texas, USA. Using a phenomenological study design, the researchers interviewed 20 diverse women currently serving in a leadership role at rural non-profit organizations. Thi...

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Main Authors: Carbajal, Jose (Author), Cordova, Wilma (Author), de Fátima Cordeiro Dutra, Aparecida (Author), Bailey-Wallace, Kristin (Author), Wigington, Tiffany (Author), Sharma, Bonita B. (Author), Scott, Shanta (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018.
Series:SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
Subjects:
Women executives > Texas > Case studies.
Nonprofit organizations > Texas.
Qualitative research > Methodology.
Phenomenology.
Associations sans but lucratif > Texas.
Phénoménologie.
phenomenology.
Nonprofit organizations
Phenomenology
Qualitative research > Methodology
Women executives
Texas
Case studies
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This case study investigates women's experiences as they ascend to leadership roles in a rural context; primarily in East Texas, USA. Using a phenomenological study design, the researchers interviewed 20 diverse women currently serving in a leadership role at rural non-profit organizations. This study focused on understanding the experiences of women in top management as they ascended into leadership positions. The researchers provide accounts and insights on conducting qualitative research using a phenomenological design. This case study provides the step-by-step process of sample selection, data collection, and lessons learned (from sample selection to conducting the interviews).
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781526445346
1526445344