International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)
  Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 | Page No.: 1-81
Cultural Factors in Conducting Research in Developing Countries: Nigeria in Perspective Download PDF
Ughulu, Eghoikhunu Stella and Nwokike, Eunice Ijeaku

Abstract:
While conducting researches in developing countries, researchers are bedevilled with various cultural factors, which vary significantly from researches of developed climes and also contribute to the low quality and outcome of the researches in developing countries. Researchers in developing countries are bedevilled with various cultural factors, which affect the outcome of researches. The study utilized the qualitative desk research method, secondary method was utilized to source for data. The study identified and analysed language, belief, religion and value as some of the cultural factors in conducting research in Nigeria. The study recommended that researchers should have knowledge of the cultures of the population they intend to study to produce reliable and unbiased researches.