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Qualitative research is growing in Asia and globally. In an Asian context, this requires an awareness of a completely different set of norms, practices, and expectations than those covered by books from a western perspective. This handbook truly celebrates these differences. Spanning the full research process, from philosophy and ethics to design and methods and through data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination, it focuses specifically on the practicalities needed to conduct effective and culturally responsive research in the Asian context.

This handbook extends beyond researchers actually in Asia and also speaks to researchers working with Asian participants, researching in Asian immigrant neighbourhoods, and studying the larger global topics like socioeconomic challenges, climate change, or technological advancement. This is the first book to focus specifically on qualitative research in the Asian context and includes diverse contributors from Asia such as the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, India, Oman, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, and from other continents such as North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania.

Section 1: Foundations of Qualitative Research in Asia

Section 2: Qualitative Research Designs

Section 3: Best Practices in Dealing with Qualitative Research Data

Section 4: Other Qualitative Research Topics

Breaking Barriers in Education: Women, Work-Life Balance, and Societal Shifts is a compelling exploration of women’s enduring struggle for equity and recognition in a rapidly changing world. As societal norms and cultural expectations continue to evolve, this book illuminates the complex realities women face in leadership, education, community engagement, and personal life.Through diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives, the book captures women’s voices in academic leadership, examines intersections of gender, class, and caste in higher education, and reflects on culturally grounded models of leadership during uncertain times. It also honors historical legacies—such as the Babaylan in Filipino culture—while addressing contemporary challenges, including work-life balance, motherhood and scholarship, resilience amid societal pressures, and the reframing of conversations on harassment and resistance.By weaving narratives of struggle, strength, and transformation, this collection highlights both the progress achieved and the structural inequities that persist. Designed for scholars, educators, policymakers, and advocates of gender equity, Breaking Barriers in Education serves as both reflection and call to action—affirming that breaking barriers is an ongoing journey sustained by courage, solidarity, and hope.