Strengthening the Research Capacities of International Relations Laboratory Assistants in NVivo-Based Qualitative Social Research

Sriwiyata Ismail Zainuddin; Umi Umairah Suhardi; St. Amaliah Ramli; Nurhaerani Tenriwaru; A. Mappatunru; Muhammad Rizky Prawira

doi:10.35568/abdimas.v9i1.7516

Authors

Sriwiyata Ismail Zainuddin Program Studi Hubungan Internasional, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Majene, Indonesia
Umi Umairah Suhardi Program Studi Ilmu Politik, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Majene, Indonesia
St. Amaliah Ramli Program Studi Hubungan Internasional, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Majene, Indonesia
Nurhaerani Tenriwaru Program Studi Ilmu Politik, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Majene, Indonesia
A. Mappatunru Program Studi Ilmu Politik, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Majene, Indonesia
Muhammad Rizky Prawira Program Studi Hubungan Internasional, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Majene, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v9i1.7516

Keywords:

Nvivo, Qualitative Research, Social Laboratory, Research Capacity Building, Laboratory Assistants

Abstract

The skill gap in the use of qualitative analysis software remains a challenge for students, especially in social research that requires systematic data management. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of NVivo training activities for International Relations laboratory assistants in improving their conceptual understanding and technical skills. The training was conducted through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice using a know-to-apply model that emphasized immediate application to participants' research needs. The findings show that this training was able to improve participants' understanding of the functions, features, and benefits of NVivo in supporting students' research agendas. In addition, participants assessed that the use of NVivo expanded their analytical capacity and opened up opportunities for optimizing qualitative research in an academic environment. Participants also expressed their hope for the program's continuity and the strengthening of this application's utilization in future research activities. These results emphasize the importance of structured training interventions to bridge the digital skills gap among students and improve the quality of social research.

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