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Intro; Contents; 1 Introduction: Qualitative Research Methods in Empirical Social Sciences Studies-Young Scholars' Perspectives and Experiences; References; 2 Starting Literature Review in Qualitative Research: An Illustration Using the Mirror Effect; 2.1 Difficulties in Finding Literature and Theoretical Support of Conducting Qualitative Studies in Mirror Effect; 2.1.1 Confusion in Identifying the Main Themes; 2.1.2 Difficulties in Drawing Comparisons and Connections; 2.1.3 Struggling to Depict the Literature in a Logical Manner; 2.2 Lesson Learnt from Tackling the Dilemma/Difficulties
2.2.1 Multidisciplinary Literature Review on Mirroring and the Mirror Effect2.2.2 Redefining Mirror Effect in a Psychological Perspective; 2.3 Conclusion and Recommendations; 2.3.1 Recommendations for Other Researchers; References; 3 A Han Researcher in a Muslim Village: How to Enter the Field and Participants' Heart; 3.1 Select the Field; 3.2 Quasi-insider: Outsider Versus Insider; 3.3 Participant Observations; 3.4 Generalization; 3.5 Data Collection and Analyses; 3.6 Conclusion and Recommendations; References
4 Fieldwork in the Workplace: An Experience Entering in the Japanese Advertising Industry4.1 Origin; 4.1.1 Ethnographic Research; 4.1.2 Access In Search of a Field Site; 4.2 Process; 4.2.1 The Everyday Role of the On-site Ethnographer; 4.2.2 Acceptance at the Field Site; 4.3 Conclusion; 4.3.1 The Researcher's Position; 4.3.2 Conclusion and Glimpses of the Future; 4.4 Recommendations; References; 5 Participant Selection and Access in Case Study Research; 5.1 Case Selection in Case Study Approach; 5.1.1 What Makes a Case Right for Case Selection?
5.1.2 What Practical Strategies to Adopt in Case Selection?5.2 Accessing the Research Site and Participants; 5.2.1 The Roles of Researcher as Investigator in Case Selection and Access; 5.3 Conclusion and Recommendations; References; 6 Discrepancy Reduction: Conducting Focus Group with Senior Citizens in Hong Kong; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Discrepancy Theory; 6.3 Study Background and Method; 6.4 Results; 6.4.1 Potential Discrepancy from Literature and Corresponding Discrepancy Reduction; 6.4.2 Actual Discrepancies Encountered and Solutions for Reducing Discrepancy in Focus Group Interviews
6.5 Discussion6.5.1 Generality of Solutions for Reducing Discrepancies; 6.5.2 Specificity Solutions of Discrepancy Reduction; 6.6 Conclusions and Recommendations; References; 7 Problems and Coping Strategies in Conducting Comparative Research in School Bullying Between China and Norway; 7.1 Introduction of the Study; 7.1.1 Research Goals, Research Fields, and Comparing Units; 7.1.2 This Study at a Glance: A Film Approach; 7.2 Problems and Coping Strategies in Research Design; 7.2.1 The Sampling; 7.2.2 Language Issue; 7.3 Problems and Coping Strategies in Data Collection
2.2.1 Multidisciplinary Literature Review on Mirroring and the Mirror Effect2.2.2 Redefining Mirror Effect in a Psychological Perspective; 2.3 Conclusion and Recommendations; 2.3.1 Recommendations for Other Researchers; References; 3 A Han Researcher in a Muslim Village: How to Enter the Field and Participants' Heart; 3.1 Select the Field; 3.2 Quasi-insider: Outsider Versus Insider; 3.3 Participant Observations; 3.4 Generalization; 3.5 Data Collection and Analyses; 3.6 Conclusion and Recommendations; References
4 Fieldwork in the Workplace: An Experience Entering in the Japanese Advertising Industry4.1 Origin; 4.1.1 Ethnographic Research; 4.1.2 Access In Search of a Field Site; 4.2 Process; 4.2.1 The Everyday Role of the On-site Ethnographer; 4.2.2 Acceptance at the Field Site; 4.3 Conclusion; 4.3.1 The Researcher's Position; 4.3.2 Conclusion and Glimpses of the Future; 4.4 Recommendations; References; 5 Participant Selection and Access in Case Study Research; 5.1 Case Selection in Case Study Approach; 5.1.1 What Makes a Case Right for Case Selection?
5.1.2 What Practical Strategies to Adopt in Case Selection?5.2 Accessing the Research Site and Participants; 5.2.1 The Roles of Researcher as Investigator in Case Selection and Access; 5.3 Conclusion and Recommendations; References; 6 Discrepancy Reduction: Conducting Focus Group with Senior Citizens in Hong Kong; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Discrepancy Theory; 6.3 Study Background and Method; 6.4 Results; 6.4.1 Potential Discrepancy from Literature and Corresponding Discrepancy Reduction; 6.4.2 Actual Discrepancies Encountered and Solutions for Reducing Discrepancy in Focus Group Interviews
6.5 Discussion6.5.1 Generality of Solutions for Reducing Discrepancies; 6.5.2 Specificity Solutions of Discrepancy Reduction; 6.6 Conclusions and Recommendations; References; 7 Problems and Coping Strategies in Conducting Comparative Research in School Bullying Between China and Norway; 7.1 Introduction of the Study; 7.1.1 Research Goals, Research Fields, and Comparing Units; 7.1.2 This Study at a Glance: A Film Approach; 7.2 Problems and Coping Strategies in Research Design; 7.2.1 The Sampling; 7.2.2 Language Issue; 7.3 Problems and Coping Strategies in Data Collection