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The solo cross-national researcher of long-term care systems for older people

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The main aim of this chapter is to fill a significant gap in the discussion of qualitative research methods and methodologies in cross-national comparisons, illustrated by the example of a three-nation study conducted by a solo researcher exploring the long-term care of the elderly. The study aims to shed light on several key issues – time and space, comparability, culture and language – involved in the practical implementation of cross-national qualitative research. Cross-national qualitative comparison is highly demanding and requires language skills, cultural understanding, resources and time to produce a rigorous comparative instrument and outcome. Key approaches that address challenges faced by solo researchers are careful attention to geographic location and flexible timetable and programs for the collection of data; use of multidisciplinary knowledge to address the complexity of the research topic; application of a multi-method and multi-layer approach in data collection and analysis; identification of the caring culture; and sensitivity to national as well as local language. The chapter concludes with an analysis of the added value provided by the activity of the solo researcher activity in cross-national qualitative research.

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  • Published

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  • Published version

Publisher

Routledge

Page range

170-184

Pages

352.0

Book title

Research ageing: methodological challenges and their empirical background

Place of publication

London

ISBN

9780367507572

Series

Routledge Advances in Research Methods

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  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Editors

Maria Luszczynska

Legacy Posted Date

2020-03-12

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2020-08-03

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2020-03-12

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