Design and Procedure

Credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability are rigid standards in

qualitative research to determine trustworthiness. We carefully considered and carried

out an array of semi-structured interviews based on the four-dimension criterion

(credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability) to evaluate and ensure the

reliability of the study. (Forero et.al., 2018). Credibility refers to the qualitative

researcher's level of assurance in the veracity of the study's findings.

To verify that our data is suitable, several viewpoints we used throughout the

data-gathering process to ensure the credibility of qualitative data. This is accomplished

through participant validation or member checks, data, investigator, or theoretical

triangulation, rigorous data collection methods, or participant validation. In order to

establish dependability, we make sure to describe or quantify the consistency and

reliability of our study's findings. In terms of confirmability, we make sure that the

findings of our research are based on the participants' narratives and statements.

Confirmability is a term that describes neutrality, or the amount to which the results of a

research study are influenced by the participants rather than by the bias, motive, or

interest of the researchers. In terms of transferability, researchers demonstrate that the

findings are applicable in different contexts, (Lincoln & Guba, 1985). As a result, we

made sure they were completely safe and protected in order to maintain their trust in us.

Since many ethical issues might arise during data collection, fieldwork, data processing,

and reporting. Ethical considerations play a significant role in qualitative research.

Respecting the dignity, rights, and wellbeing of research participants requires

adherence to ethical norms (McLain & Kim 2018). The purpose of this procedure is to

respect and secure each member's common identity, experiences, and knowledge.

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