Author/ year | 1 Is there congruity between the stated philosophical perspective and the research methodology? | 2 Is there congruity between the research methodology and the research question or objectives? | 3 Is there congruity between the research methodology and the methods used to collect data? | 4 Is there congruity between the research methodology and the representation and analysis of data? | 5 Is there congruity between the research methodology and the interpretation of results? | 6 Is there a statement locating the researcher culturally or theoretically? | 7 Is the influence of the researcher on the research, and vice- versa, addressed? | 8 Are participants, and their voices, adequately represented? | 9 Is the research ethical according to current criteria or, for recent studies, and is there evidence of ethical approval by an appropriate body? | 10 Do the conclusions drawn in the research report flow from the analysis, or interpretation, of the data? | Score |
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[40] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes . | Yes | Yes . | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9 |
[41] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | not clear . | No | Yes | Yes | Yes . | 8 |
[42] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | not clear . | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8 |
[43] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not clear | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8 |
[44] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not clear | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8 |
[45] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not clear | Not clear | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8 |