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Pei-Jung Li1, Xinqing Dorcas Miao2
1Applied Psychology in Education and Research Methodology, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA.
Qualitative Health Research
|April 2, 2025
Summary
Offering language choices in qualitative research empowers participants and enhances cross-cultural understanding. This approach respects multilingualism, leading to more equitable research practices and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sociolinguistics
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Health Equity
Background:
- Increasing multicultural and multilingual populations necessitate equitable health services and research.
- Concerns exist regarding the exclusion of non-English speakers and languages in research.
- Ethical and power dynamics are influenced by language in cross-cultural interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of language and benefits of multilingualism in qualitative research.
- To understand how international students navigate language choices during interviews.
- To examine the interplay between participants, researchers, and settings concerning language.
Main Methods:
- Conducted interviews with 29 international students from diverse backgrounds.
- Offered participants the choice of preferred language(s) for interviews.
- Encouraged participants to reflect on their language choices and usage post-interview.
Main Results:
- Participants experienced cognitive load and emotional nuances when using non-native languages.
- Narratives were tailored based on perceived researcher expectations and cultural norms.
- Language choices reflected participants' assumptions about research and life experiences.
- Offering language options transformed participant presumptions, fostering respectful interactions.
Conclusions:
- Language choice is a critical factor in qualitative research with diverse populations.
- Providing language options can mitigate power imbalances and enhance participant engagement.
- Multilingualism in research settings promotes more equitable and transcendent interactions.
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