A phenomenological research design
A phenomenological style of qualitative research strategy will be required for the study of a family dealing with many obstacles and a child with a neurological issue. A phenomenological research design combines many approaches such as reading papers, conducting interviews, watching films or videos, or visiting specific locations such as homes, schools, or hospitals to meet study subjects. Families will offer information on what is known as lived experiences in this design. Thus, participants are asked to provide a detailed explanation of their own feelings and beliefs through interviews. The researcher identifies what they wish to discover (poor families struggle with a child with cerebral palsy). A phenomenological design would approach respondents with questions like, “What is it like to live with a child suffering from cerebral palsy?” (Prenhal, 2007).
Purposive sampling
Purposive sampling refers to a non-probability sample, which is selected with regard to particular characteristics constituting the objectives and the population of the study. It is also referred to as subjective, selective, or judgmental sampling. Inclusion factors for purposive sampling include those factors that will enhance effectiveness of the study such as specific study purpose, population, characteristics and methodology. In addition, purposive sampling includes the ability to reach target population quickly. Exclusion factors involve those, which will not apply in this case, thus not yield to effectiveness of the study using purposive sampling, and include larger sample sizes, vulnerability to errors, unreliability and difficulties generalizing study findings (Palinkas, et al., 2015).
References
Palinkas, L. A., Horwitz, S. M., Green, C. A., Wisdom, J. P., Duan, N., & Hoagwood, K. (2015). Purposeful sampling for qualitative data collection and analysis in mixed method implementation research. Adm Policy Ment Health, 42(5), 533-544.
Prenhal. (2007). Chapter 10: Qualitative Research Designs. published online. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiBub_O8PjSAhUKIsAKHRR6BSQQFghcMA0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.prenhall.com%2Fnieswiadomy%2Fpdf%2FNIESWIADOMY10.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFxb-B8_NK2Ki8M-lV5lkKXWff_Bg&sig2=5czbHykNq
