Successful Recruitment to Qualitative Research: A Critical Reflection

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作者
Negrin, Kelly A. [1 ]
Slaughter, Susan E. [1 ]
Dahlke, Sherry [1 ]
Olson, Joanne [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Alberta, Coll Hlth Sci, Fac Nursing, Level 3,Edmonton Clin Hlth Acad 11405-87 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9, Canada
关键词
critical reflection; Gibbs' reflective cycle; multi-modal recruitment plan; qualitative research; recruitment; recruitment strategies; successful recruitment; PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT; YOUNG-PEOPLE; STRATEGIES; ENGAGE; NURSES; ISSUES;
D O I
10.1177/16094069221119576
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
Recruitment to qualitative research is an important methodological consideration. However, the process of recruitment is under-communicated in qualitative research articles and methods textbooks. A robust recruitment plan enhances trustworthiness and overall research success. Although recruitment has recently received increased attention in the qualitative methodology literature, a more nuanced understanding is required. We realized successful recruitment to our focused ethnographic inquiry. Numerous nurse educators, researchers, and administrators volunteered within three months of study initiation. Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle, we conducted a critical reflection on the recruitment log and participant interview data to surface factors contributing to our success. This article offers our insights into the facilitators of successful recruitment. Our reflection revealed four themes contributing to successful enrollment: (a) laying the groundwork, (b) recruitment plan, (c) building rapport, and (d) participant motivations. Two new recruitment strategies accounted for over 60% of our sample. Reporting on successful strategies for recruiting participants to qualitative research and specifying participants' motivations to volunteer, from their perspective, make important contributions to the recruitment literature. Our article offers guidance to qualitative researchers pursuing successful recruitment. Additional research is required to evaluate the relative influence of various recruitment strategies.
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