Abstract
This is a feasibility qualitative study involving a triangulation data collection method. The aim of the study is to develop a qualitative research to explore the lived experience of deaf individuals in attempt to view and understand their experience from their perspectives. This preliminary study involved a semi-structured interview with one deaf participant, observations of short video clips, and document review of relevant blog entries by a deaf individual from Malaysia. Thematic analysis was completed, and six emerging themes found were access, communication/interaction, gaining perspectives, interpreters, optimistic, and social support. As this was a feasibility study, modifications were made throughout the study. Limitations of this study was documented and taken into consideration in designing further studies.
Highlights
This is a feasibility study in designing a qualitative research focusing on exploring the experience of deaf individuals who were originally from Malaysia and moved to the United States
In this study, there is no specific theoretical framework that was used to guide the directions of the research
The exploration was conducted based on the framework of the constructivist paradigm
Summary
This is a feasibility study in designing a qualitative research focusing on exploring the experience of deaf individuals who were originally from Malaysia and moved to the United States. The researcher attempted to design and assess the feasibility of a qualitative study aimed at exploring the participants’ personal experiences in both Malaysia and the United States. The qualitative approach aims to explore a topic rather than to conclude on how a topic fit into any specific existing theoretical framework. The exploration was conducted based on the framework of the constructivist paradigm. Based on the basic assumption of the constructivist paradigm, the researcher aimed to gather data by attempting to understand the complexity of this experience from the viewpoint of those who lived through it. The following literature review focused on designing the research methodology of this exploration
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