Striving for Rigour in Qualitative Case Study Research
A Contextualised Guide for Early-Career Researchers in the Global South
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24217136 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Felix Orole (0000-0001-5937-3248, Australian Catholic University), Robert Faff (Corvinus University of Budapest), Shehnaz Tehseen (0000-0002-4039-0256, Sunway University), Kavitha Sathasivam (Sunway University), Noor Ul Hadi (0000-0002-9966-7993, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University), Emmanuel Mogaji (0000-0003-0544-4842, Keele University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/16094069261486215 |
| OpenAlex | W7214777238 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 99 |
This paper offers a contextually grounded guide for enhancing rigour in qualitative case study research, focusing on early-career researchers in the Global South. Using an integrative approach that combines systematic literature synthesis with reflective scholarly practice, it adapts established strategies to resource-constrained and culturally complex settings. Rigour is conceptualised as a context-sensitive, iterative process spanning research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The paper connects these strategies with practical tools, such as reflexivity journals, triangulation matrices, and coding checklists, while addressing constraints including linguistic diversity, infrastructure, cultural norms, and security risks. Its contribution is a contextualised synthesis of established methodological practices that provides conceptual clarity and practical guidance for credible qualitative research in the Global South.
cultural context · early-career researchers · Global South · Linguistic diversity · Reflexivity · Research design · Research ethics · resource-limited settings · scientific rigor · Triangulation · Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
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