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Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management

Volume: 11 Number: 2 July 28, 2026
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Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management

Abstract

Aim: To examine methodological characteristics and research trends of postgraduate theses using qualitative methods in the field of health management. Methods: The YÖKTEZ database was searched using the keywords “health institution management” and “qualitative.” A total of 98 theses were identified. Theses were evaluated through document review, content analysis, and grouped under three categories: Thesis Identity, Research Design, and Analysis Process. Results: Most theses were written in Turkish. Phenomenology and case study were the most common designs. Purposeful sampling was frequently used. Semi-structured interviews were the main data collection tool. Participant numbers ranged from 3 to 251. Interview periods ranged from 10 to 730 days. Content, descriptive, and thematic analysis were the most preferred methods. Many theses did not report pilot studies, researcher role, or validity and reliability procedures. Conclusion: Future theses should clearly report sampling and design choices, improve transparency in data collection and analysis, and give greater attention to trustworthiness in qualitative research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Management

Journal Section

Other

Publication Date

July 28, 2026

Submission Date

April 30, 2026

Acceptance Date

July 9, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 11 Number: 2

APA
Yılmaz, N., Kaya, R. R., & Özer Kenan, E. (2026). Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism, 11(2), 179-206. https://doi.org/10.31201/ijhmt.1940567
AMA
1.Yılmaz N, Kaya RR, Özer Kenan E. Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism. 2026;11(2):179-206. doi:10.31201/ijhmt.1940567
Chicago
Yılmaz, Necla, Ramazan Rüçhan Kaya, and Elif Özer Kenan. 2026. “Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management”. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism 11 (2): 179-206. https://doi.org/10.31201/ijhmt.1940567.
EndNote
Yılmaz N, Kaya RR, Özer Kenan E (July 1, 2026) Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism 11 2 179–206.
IEEE
[1]N. Yılmaz, R. R. Kaya, and E. Özer Kenan, “Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management”, International Journal of Health Management and Tourism, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 179–206, July 2026, doi: 10.31201/ijhmt.1940567.
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Necla - Kaya, Ramazan Rüçhan - Özer Kenan, Elif. “Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management”. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism 11/2 (July 1, 2026): 179-206. https://doi.org/10.31201/ijhmt.1940567.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz N, Kaya RR, Özer Kenan E. Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism. 2026;11:179–206.
MLA
Yılmaz, Necla, et al. “Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management”. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism, vol. 11, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 179-06, doi:10.31201/ijhmt.1940567.
Vancouver
1.Necla Yılmaz, Ramazan Rüçhan Kaya, Elif Özer Kenan. Examining Postgraduate Theses Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Field of Health Management. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism. 2026 Jul. 1;11(2):179-206. doi:10.31201/ijhmt.1940567