Utilising an In-Depth Qualitative Approach in a Non-western Context: Exploring the Demands and Resources of First-Year Students from the Perspectives of Support Structures at a Peri-Urban University Campus

Karina Mostert () and Carlien Kahl
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Karina Mostert: North-West University
Carlien Kahl: North-West University

Chapter Chapter 12 in Business Research, 2023, pp 225-250 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract University students’ mental health is considered among the most pressing public health issues in South Africa. Therefore, an in-depth qualitative approach to understanding how first-year students’ demands and resources impact their well-being and study outcomes in a non-Western context, such as South Africa, is critical. When designing an in-depth qualitative study to investigate student experiences through appropriate methods, it is essential to consider criteria for conducting high-quality qualitative research. This chapter outlines practical strategies to conduct such an in-depth qualitative study in a non-Western context, including considerations in preparing, executing, conducting and disseminating the research suitably. The strategies in the chapter are explained and illustrated using a completed, published, in-depth qualitative study. The study explored the insights and perspectives of staff members and service providers (i.e., support structures) working with first-year students studying at a peri-urban university in South Africa. Applying qualitative research using practical examples from an in-depth qualitative study can support emerging researchers to bridge the gap between theoretical principles and practical research. It can also increase their understanding of qualitative research conducted in non-Western settings using appropriate indigenous methods.

Keywords: Qualitative research; Non-Western; Support structures; Peri-urban university; First-year students; Student experiences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A22 D78 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9479-1_12

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