SUMMARY
Antoine is a qualitative researcher. His expertise covers the study of nonprofit organisations, social media, and sexual minorities’ issues.
Expertise:
Qualitative Research
Antoine excels in designing and implementing qualitative research projects. He has experience in capturing the nuanced narratives of sexual minorities in Lebanon and the Arab world. This expertise ensures a deep understanding of the lived experiences and unique perspectives within sexual minorities in the region; and of how local sexual minorities’ activism intersects with the transnational one.
Content and Thematic Analysis
Proficient in content and thematic analysis, Antoine brings a meticulous approach to extracting meaningful insights from data, always contextualizing it within a socio-political context. Antoine has experience in analysing social media videos and the comments on these videos.
Literature Review
Antoine’s commitment to academic rigor is clear in his thorough literature reviews. By synthesising existing knowledge, he provides a comprehensive foundation for his research, ensuring that his work contributes meaningfully to the existing body of scholarship.
Specialisations:
Researching Social Media Strategies of Mujtamaʿ al-mīm/ʿayn Nonprofits in Lebanon
Antoine has dedicated efforts to researching and analysing the social media strategies employed by mujtamaʿ al-mīm/ʿayn nonprofits in Lebanon, in particular their use of social media videos. He adopted a social media affordances framework. Antoine’s work aims to enhance the effectiveness of outreach and advocacy.
Researching Mujtamaʿ al-mīm/ʿayn Online Visibility and Association in Lebanon
With a focus on Lebanon and on Arab mujtamaʿ al-mīm/ʿayn, Antoine has conducted extensive research on social media mujtamaʿ al-mīm/ʿayn visibility and association. This work sheds light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by mujtamaʿ al-mīm/ʿayn in this region, contributing to a broader understanding of global sexual minorities’ issues.
Interviewing to Collect Data
A skilled interviewer, Antoine employs empathetic and culturally sensitive approaches to gather firsthand accounts. Through in-depth interviews, he captures the narratives that quantitative data alone cannot convey, adding a human dimension to his research.
Needs Assessment
Antoine has experience in needs assessment and referrals to social services. He worked as a resettlement counsellor with refugees and newcomers, including sexual minorities. Antoine was committed to evaluating their specific needs and actively seeking solutions and advocating for tailored support services to address their unique circumstances.
