Navigating hurdles in transcription of interview data in indigenous languages: A grounded experience
Keywords:
Transcription, computer aided, data analysis, NVivo, grounded theoryAbstract
Drawing on experiences encountered during a doctoral research journey, this paper explores the challenges of interview transcription in a study where unstructured interviews were conducted in local indigenous vernacular languages. The participants' language limitations rendered digital transcription software ineffective, necessitating the use of manual transcription methods. To mitigate the time-consuming and laborious nature of full transcription, the authors advocate for partial transcription as a practical approach in their grounded theory study on the dynamics, experiences, and aspirations of flea market traders.
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