Conducting Qualitative Work–Family Research across Cultures

Sowan WONG, Vivian Miu-Chi LUN

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Abstract

In order to gain a complete understanding of work-family issues in different cultural contexts it is important for researchers to consider the local meanings of various work-family related concepts. Cross-cultural qualitative research can be used to explore different work-family phenomena in different cultural contexts and to compare the similarities and differences in those experiences across cultures. Qualitative approaches can also be used to complement quantitative research by establishing functional equivalence of concepts, or highlighting the unique components of the concepts in different cultural contexts. This chapter outlines some best practices in conducting qualitative work-family research across cultures (including data collection, sampling, and data analysis) and highlights some technical issues specific to cross-cultural qualitative research with references to these practices. Possible applications of the qualitative approach to supplement existing research findings are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
Subtitle of host publicationPart III - Methodological Considerations
EditorsKristen M. SHOCKLEY, Winny SHEN, Ryan C. JOHNSON
PublisherCambridge University Press
Chapter9
Pages179-192
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781108235556
ISBN (Print)9781108415972
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2018

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