I can't believe it! Time flies… I still remember that it took me almost three months just to prepare my data file. I did all the necessary steps to screen and clean my survey data. Although the total number of returned surveys were 538, I had to omit some cases because they were not complete and did not comply to the conditions to run my tests of significance. So, I ended up with 508 participants' responses. Not too bad, eh?
I have tried my very best to select, run, and interpret my survey data but what I did thus far were focusing on the quantitative data of my survey. Based on the analyses that I've done so far, I get very meaningful findings that could help me to understand the nature and status of multicultural counselling in Malaysia. Specifically, I know about:
- Malaysian Counsellors' Personal and Professional Backgrounds;
- Malaysian Counsellors' Self-reported Multicultural Counselling Competency;
- Comparisons of Self-Reported MCCs with Survey Mode, Gender, and Ethnicity;
- Factors that Influenced Malaysian Counsellors' MCC;
- Profiles/Characteristics of Multiculturally Competent Counsellors in Malaysia.
Interesting, isn't it? I am in love with my data and also the results that I got from the analyses. However, there are so many emerging issues and concerns that I need to address in order to complete my results. Although I have a good summary of the overall phenomenon regarding multicultural counselling in Malaysia, I have yet to get ready to look at the qualitative aspects of my survey data. This means that I have to start analysing my open-ended responses as soon as possible.
See? I am actually miles away from ready to submit my thesis in October 2010. Analysing the qualitative data is not an easy task. It is a time-consuming process. Arghhhh! I kind of feel the heat now… The good thing about my PhD journey so far…I'm still in the mood! I don't have that so called 'PhD Doldrums Syndrome' or even trying to procrastinate. I will continue my journey to reach my destination! That's for sure!!!
