ABSTRACT

Research discovers answers to questions through the application of scientific procedures. Qualitative research is a broad word that encompasses a variety of approaches and ideologies, making it difficult to define. In general, qualitative research is a means of examining people's experiences in depth utilizing a variety of research methodologies such as in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observation, content analysis, visual approaches, and life histories or biographies. Qualitative research, however, is much more than just the application of qualitative methods. One of the most distinguishing characteristics is that it helps us to identify difficulties from the perspective of our study participants and comprehend their meanings and interpretations of behaviour, events, and objects. It can be used in a variety of settings. Qualitative approaches are commonly adopted to gain a deeper understanding of research topics by including the study population's viewpoints and the context in which they live. It is beneficial for learning about new themes and situations, explaining people's views and behaviours, and establishing a group's or society's social or cultural norms. As a result, qualitative research is most suited to answering 'why' questions to explain and comprehend difficulties, as well as 'how' inquiries to describe processes or behaviour. Qualitative research can be approached in a variety of ways (or paradigms). The positivist and interpretative paradigms are two main paradigms that underpin social science research. However, the application of qualitative research methods in dentistry is still emerging. This paper provides an overview of qualitative research which supplements the quantitative research in generating evidence base for sound practice of health and oral health care. Keywords: Qualitative Research Methods, Discussions, Observation, Content Analysis, Visual Approaches
Publication date: 01/01/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.1.7691