Doing indigenous research in Vietnam public sector organisations: challenges and recommendations
ISSN: 1443-9883
Article publication date: 29 July 2021
Issue publication date: 12 October 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper provides critical insights into the contextual challenges of researching indigenous people in Vietnam's public sector organisations.
Design/methodology/approach
Drawing on a study of indigenous employee voice and inclusion in public sector organisations in three locations in the Central Highlands region, the researcher engages in self and methodological reflections to explain the challenges faced.
Findings
This paper identifies and discusses the challenging issues of political sensitivity, data access, availability and consistency of quantitative data, and characteristics of indigenous participants in the context of Vietnam.
Practical implications
This paper benefits directly those who are interested in researching Vietnam's indigenous people in future. Further, it contributes to the global conversation on the challenges of conducting indigenous research, particularly in reaching out to indigenous populations and obtaining reliable data in order to capture indigenous voice and experiences.
Originality/value
There is a dearth of knowledge of indigenous research in non-Western countries where indigenous people are not recognised officially by the government. This paper addresses this knowledge gap by focusing on cultural, political and societal issues of indigenous research from Vietnam.
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Acknowledgements
I would like to thank Professor Pauline Stanton and Dr Raymond Trau for their comments and feedbacks from the earlier draft of this paper. Also, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the editor and anonymous reviewers for their constructive comments, support and encouragements.
Citation
Alang, T. (2021), "Doing indigenous research in Vietnam public sector organisations: challenges and recommendations", Qualitative Research Journal, Vol. 21 No. 4, pp. 513-523. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-02-2021-0022
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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