Research is a state of mind
Here you can find a small summary of past research I’ve completed. I have side of me that really loves research and most of all, I’m very interested in different approaches to data gathering!
Master’s thesis
"I don't know if it's because we're women...": Exploring the Relationship of Gender and the Signed Language Interpreting Profession. (Valentin, 2019)
Qualitative research
Focus group interviews
Thematic template analysis
Gender studies, sociology and interpreting theory
Pilot study
Impressions of the Profession of a Sign Language Interpreter Through the Lens of Gender - a pilot study. (Valentin, 2018)
Qualitative research
Solicited WhatsApp diaries
Thematic analysis
Gender studies theory / interpreting theory
Pilot study pfd available on request
Thesis (amk)
Vastavalmistuneen viittomakielentulkin työnhaku ja rekrytointi : Erityisosaamisen ja persoonan vaikutus työllistymiseen. (Valentin, 2013)
Thematic interviews
Online survey