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The Nature of Experiencing of Returning… S. Mohammadsadeghipour et al (65
The main data gathering most suitable semantic unit
method was recorded interviews, was identified.
with semi-structured questions. The internal validity of the
Using seven steps Colaizzi content analysis was
(1978) analyses method; all evaluated through face
texts were transcribed word validity, and the content
by word, coded, and analyzed. validity was assessed and
In addition to Colaizzi’s confirmed by a panel of
validation method, four experts (Table 1.) to support
additional validation criteria the construction of the themes
(e.g., credibility, dependability, or coding themes.
confirmability, transferability)
were used. (Ref: Guba and 2. Dependability
Lincoln, 1982) To ensure the dependability
of the data in the present
1. Credibility study, the researchers tried to
Means a conscious effort to avoid the elongation of the
ensure the accurate interpretation data collection process as
of the meaning of the data. much as possible, and all
To ensure the credibility of NDErs were asked the same
the data in this study, efforts questions.
were made to select NDErs In other words, to increase
with the greatest variety in the accuracy of the research,
terms of experiences. an outsider mentor was asked
Sampling continued until the to monitor the data gathering
data were saturated and the process (Associate Prof of
Educational Psychology).
