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Fieldwork and the practical implications for completing qualitative research in the British Armed Forces
Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|January 11, 2014
Summary
This guide offers practical advice for qualitative research in the British Army, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS). It covers data collection, managing gatekeepers, and understanding military language for reliable insights.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Military Health Services Research
- Social Sciences in Defence
Background:
- Qualitative research presents unique challenges within specialized environments like the British Army's Defence Medical Services (DMS).
- Effective data collection requires navigating access barriers and fostering a supportive research atmosphere.
- Understanding the specific linguistic nuances of military personnel is crucial for accurate interpretation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance for conducting qualitative research within the British Army, focusing on the DMS.
- To equip researchers with strategies for sample selection, data gathering, and analysis in a military context.
- To highlight the importance of cultural and linguistic competence for researchers in this specialized field.
Main Methods:
- Guidance on identifying and engaging with 'gatekeepers' to access healthcare professionals within the DMS.
- Recommendations for creating a conducive environment for reliable data collection through intensive interviewing.
- Emphasis on researcher's communication skills, personal awareness, and memo writing for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Successful qualitative research hinges on effective data gathering, including managing access and building rapport.
- Developing a coherent interview schedule and acknowledging researcher/participant biases are key to robust findings.
- Deep knowledge of military clinical practice and language is essential for uncovering participants' perspectives and hidden assumptions.
Conclusions:
- Qualitative research within the DMS requires a tailored approach, acknowledging the military context and its specific language.
- Researchers must be adept at interviewing techniques and reflexive practices to ensure data validity.
- Understanding the military's unique lexicon is vital for researchers to accurately interpret participant narratives and underlying assumptions.
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