Ubuntu and constructivist grounded theory: an African methodology package

Conducting qualitative research in Southern Africa can present challenges for researchers seeking to explore local perspectives on health phenomena. We must address sensitive issues such as language, translation and cultural differences as well as local history, power and, possibly, colonial legacie...

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Published in:Journal of research in nursing 2015-12, Vol.20 (8), p.655-664
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