Towards the construction of unobtrusive research techniques : critical considerations when conducting a literature analysis

dc.contributor.authorAuriacombe, C.J.
dc.date.accessioned2017-02-14T11:03:41Z
dc.date.available2017-02-14T11:03:41Z
dc.date.created2017
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractThis article focuses on specific dimensions and processes when applying unobtrusive research techniques. In general, unobtrusive research techniques study social behaviour to eliminate bias and promote conceptual and contextual analysis. These techniques can be applied to both quantitative and qualitative research. This article advances an understanding of unobtrusive research techniques. It extends guidelines on their uses to facilitate a better conceptual understanding of how unobtrusive research techniques can be intertwined creatively with other qualitative and quantitative research methods to advance scholarship. The article is structured as follows: Firstly, the article provides a brief explanation of methodology and research design. This is followed by an overview of conceptualising specific aspects that are related to the application and outcomes of applying unobtrusive research methods. The applications that are discussed include the literature study, as well as theoretical, conceptual and analytical frameworks. This is followed by an explanation of selective principles of unobtrusive research techniques. Hereafter, a discussion of conceptual, content and historical comparative analysis provides further insight. Furthermore, the article also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of unobtrusive techniques. In conclusion, possible steps to be followed when unobtrusive research techniques are used are also provided.en_ZA
dc.format.extent19 pagesen_ZA
dc.format.mediumJournalen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationAuriacombe, C.J. 2016. Towards the construction of unobtrusive research techniques : critical considerations when conducting a literature analysis. African Journal of Public Affairs, 9(4): 1-19.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1997-7441
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/59036
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherAfrican Consortium of Public Administrationen_ZA
dc.rightsAfrican Consortium of Public Administration © 2016en_ZA
dc.subjectUnobtrusive researchen_ZA
dc.subject.lcshPublic administration--Africa
dc.titleTowards the construction of unobtrusive research techniques : critical considerations when conducting a literature analysisen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA

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