Sara wanted to learn about battered women. She entered the world of a battered women's shelter and lived with the women to comprehensively learn about their views of these women. She wanted to write a detailed and accurate description of the lived experiences that the women reported. Which of the following approaches best describes Sara's research paradigm?

Question

A.
Ethnography

B.
Case study

C.
Action research

D.
Phenomenology

Answer 1

The approach that best describes Sara's research paradigm is:

A. Ethnography

Ethnography involves immersing oneself in a community or environment to gain a deep understanding of the lived experiences, cultural practices, and perspectives of its members, which aligns with Sara's intent to live with the women and learn about their views comprehensively.