Leslie Waller
When looking at three major challenges to conducting cross-cultural research there is a lot to know and understand about the methods in which the research was conducted. Van de Vijver (2009) explains how some research on cross-cultural studies is exploratory, others look at socialization patterns of religiosity, and finally communication or language. Do the same or similar words translate across cultures.
Understanding the various types of research designs, quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods are described by Leech & Onwuegbuzie (2009). The various approaches are outlined as quantitative research paradigm was considered research because it was the first research paradigm that incorporated ontological, epistemological, axiological, rhetorical, and methodological assumptions and principles Leech & Onwuegbuzie (2009). A qualitative design was then used when disputing quantitative design. Later mixed methods were used to combine the methods in which to better incorporate all methods and data.
By looking at multiple factors in research as well as looking at research biases it can be seen where cross-cultural research can be challenging. As some research may not be legitimized having a practice for how research is set and a set guideline on standards, would help reduce challenges when doing new research.
