1. An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Jeffrey E. Harris, DrPH, MPH, RD: West Chester University
Philip M. Gleason, Ph.D.: Mathematica Policy Research
Patricia M Sheean, PhD, RD, CNSC: Northwestern University
Carol Boushey, PhD, MPH, RD: Purdue University
Judith A. Beto PhD RD FADA: Dominican University
Barbara Bruemmer, PhD, RD: University of Washington
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

2. Purposes of Qualitative Research
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Purposes of Qualitative Research
Determine causal explanations of phenomena in natural settings
Study process or natural history of phenomena
Understand culture, traditions, symbols, perception, emotion, language, and meaning of phenomena to participants
Describe context of phenomena
Complement quantitative research
Generate theories and hypotheses
Describe unfamiliar community or culture
Validate theory
Formative evaluation
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

3. Qualitative Methodology
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Qualitative Methodology
Qualitative research methodology
Sampling
Data sources and collection
Data analysis
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

4. Qualitative research strategies
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Qualitative research strategies
Ethnography
Grounded theory
Phenomenology
Symbolic interaction
Narratives
Participatory action research
Case studies
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

5. Methods of Sampling Maximum variation Extreme case Homogenous
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Methods of Sampling
Maximum variation
Extreme case
Homogenous
Theoretical
Snowball
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

6. Data Sources Focus groups Interviews Observation Documents Photographs
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Data Sources
Focus groups
Interviews
Observation
Documents
Photographs
Delphi Technique
Internet methods
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

7. Qualitative Analysis Software
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Qualitative Analysis Software
ATLAS.ti;
MAXQDA;
NVIVO 8;
QDA Miner 3.0;
Qualrus;
Transana;
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

8. Quantitative vs Qualitative Research
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Quantitative vs Qualitative Research
Quantitative
Qualitative
Deductive
Inductive
Studies well-known phenomena
Often studies unknown or little-known phenomena
Testing of hypotheses and theories
Development of hypotheses and theories
Conducted in controlled settings
Conducted in naturalistic settings
Large number of subjects
Smaller number of targeted participants
Standardized numerical data collection
Textual, audio, and visual data collection
Data gathered first, then analyzed
Data gathering and analysis occur simultaneously
Statistical analysis
Content (textual, audio, and video) analysis
Explore outcomes due to treatments, manipulations and outcomes
Explore complex issues and interactions between humans, reasons for outcomes, and processes
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).

9. Qualitative Research Applications in Dietetics
An Introduction to Qualitative Research for Dietitians
Qualitative Research Applications in Dietetics
Application
Research Question
Decision making processes
How do dietitians make decisions about discontinuing tube feedings?
Sociocultural factors that affect food and nutrition-related behaviors
What are motivators and barriers to urban African-Americans consuming fruits and vegetables?
Reasons for a dietetics-related phenomenon
Why didn’t a technology based, interactive diabetes education program improve diabetes self management compared to a traditional diabetes education program?
Teaching effectiveness in dietetics
Which are best practices among dietetics educators who have been identified as excellent in their field?
Consumer and employee behavior, attitudes, and perspectives in foodservice
What are the behaviors, attitudes, and perspectives related to food safety among community hospital foodservice workers?
Exploring unfamiliar cultures regarding their mores, traditions, and beliefs related to food and nutrition
What mores, traditions, and beliefs promote obesity among the Pima Indians?
Evaluation of dietetics education programs
What is the process used by a particular dietetic internship to educate their students?
Task-related processes
To what degree is the Nutrition Care Process applied in community and clinical environments?
Theory development and modification
To what degree does Social Learning Theory apply in explaining the choice between soda and milk?
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Harris J, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109 (Jan).