Researching Home Factors

• What does methods in context require researchers to consider?

  Research method, subjects, and issues
• What is one home factor that impacts education?

  Material deprivation
• What are some impacts of material deprivation?

  Poor nutrition, housing, illness, stress
• What is a second home factor mentioned in the video?

  Cultural attitudes
• How do cultural attitudes vary among researchers?

  Based on social class and ethnic background
• What parenting aspects can sociologists investigate?

  Styles, family structure, role models
• What are the practical issues researchers face when investigating home factors?

  • Access to homes
  • Time for data collection
  • Sample size and construction
  • Operationalizing concepts
• Why is access a practical issue for researchers?

  People are protective of their home lives
• How does time affect research on home factors?

  It affects data distribution and analysis
• What sample issues might arise in researching home factors?

  Bias in willingness to discuss finances
• What is operationalizing in research?

  Defining and measuring concepts clearly
• What ethical issues arise in researching home factors?

  Sensitivity of topics and potential harm
• Why is consent important in researching home issues?

  Researchers need permission to investigate
• What theoretical issues affect research on home factors?

  Subjective interpretations and validity concerns
• How can the presence of a researcher affect validity?

  It may alter respondents' behavior
• What reliability issue is associated with home life research?

  Variability in interpretations of culture
• How do different theoretical positions impact research?

  They influence the focus on factors
• What methods are commonly used in researching home factors?

  • Official statistics
  • Unstructured interviews
  • Questionnaires
• What do official statistics measure in home factor research?

  Household incomes and family structures
• What advantage do unstructured interviews provide?

  Better understanding of parental actions
• What research topic did Sullivan focus on?

  Cultural capital and achievement
• Why are questionnaires considered less intrusive?

  They do not require home visits
• What is the conclusion of the video on methods in context?

  Researching home factors in sociology