This chapter reviews some of the major overarching philosophical approaches to qualitative inquiry and includes some historical background for each. Taking a "big picture" view, the chapter discusses post-positivism, constructivism, critical theory, feminism, and queer theory and offers a brief history of these approaches; considers the ontological, epistemological, and axiological assumptions ...
This chapter reviews some of the major overarching philosophical approaches to qualitative inquiry and includes some historical background for each. Taking a “big picture” view, the chapter discusses post-positivism, constructivism, critical theory, feminism, and queer theory and offers a brief history of these approaches; considers the ...
1. Introduction. This paper discusses and critically assesses how the relationship between philosophy of science and scientific practice is conceptualized in qualitative research methods education (QRME).. QRME has in the last years drawn the attention of researchers (Lewthwaite & Nind, Citation 2016; Wagner et al., Citation 2019).This field has focused on several aspects of the practice of ...
This chapter provides an overview of the philosophical assumptions that underly qualitative research, including the types of logics employed as well as the axiological, epistemological, and ...
This chapter reviews some of the major overarching philosophical approaches to qualitative inquiry and includes some historical background for each. Taking a “big picture” view, the chapter discusses post-positivism, constructivism, critical theory, feminism, and queer theory and offers a brief history of these approaches; considers the ontological, epistemological, and axiological ...
CH A PT E R 5 Philosophical Approaches to Qualitative Research Renée Spencer, Julia M. Pryce, and Jill Walsh Abstract This chapter reviews some of the major overarching philosophical approaches to qualitative inquiry and includes some historical background for each.
This article delves into the philosophical underpinnings and methodological frameworks of positivism, phenomenology and critical sociology as they apply to the study of human behaviour within the social sciences. Originating from distinct historical contexts, these approaches offer contrasting perspectives on knowledge construction and interpretation.
The Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research, Second Edition presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview of the field of qualitative research. Divided into eight parts, the forty chapters address key topics in the field such as approaches to qualitative research (philosophical perspectives), narrative inquiry, field research, and interview methods, text, arts-based, and internet ...
refer to a philosophical stance or a research method or equivalent to qualitative research in general. Another area of concern is the use of qualitative methods to test theory. Morse1(pp16-17) (1991) stated, ‘‘The strength of qualitative methods is in the process of induction; the data ‘emerge’ to provide a theory, not the reverse. Qual-
9 Critical Approaches to Qualitative Research Notes. Notes. 10 Decolonizing Research Practice: Indigenous Methodologies, Aboriginal Methods, and ... This chapter reviews some of the major overarching philosophical approaches to qualitative inquiry and includes some historical background for each approach. Taking a “big picture” view, the ...
A Philosophical Discussion of Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Research in Social Science. Qualitative Research Journal. 2018; 18(1): 2 – 21. doi: 10.1108/qrj-d- 17 -00042
In contrast, qualitative research is grounded in a diverse collection of philosophical traditions that have in common their belief in multiple realities. Qualitative research favours inductive reasoning and the construction of theory and meaning of phenomena, and the research is conducted with a variety of philosophical approaches.
Although new and still emerging for us, qualitative research approaches have been receiving considerable attention for some time in other disciplines. Along with philosophical debates, there are debates about whether there needs to be a debate. On a philosophical level, there is irreconcilable confl …
In any kind of work or study, we always bring a certain set of beliefs as well as philosophical assumptions. Qualitative researchers understand the importance of beliefs and theories that inform their work and also actively write about them in their research. ... (The methods used in the process of research): inductive, emerging, ...
The main philosophical stances on qualitative research that are covered in this essay are constructivism, interpretive, positivism, post-positivism, and critical theory.
When it comes to qualitative research, there is much more than just data collection and analysis. Qualitative research methods are deeply rooted in certain philosophical assumptions that shape the way researchers approach their work. These assumptions influence how data is gathered, interpreted, and understood.
Described by Denzin and Lincoln (2013) as "a field of inquiry in its own right" (p. 5), qualitative research cuts across disciplines and is represented in many areas of scholarship. The chapter focuses on psychology, but recognizes the substantial work done in related fields such as sociology, anthropology, social work, social policy, humanities, and the health sciences, in particular, nursing ...
Qualitative research methods provide a more in-depth understanding of philosophical thinking than quantitative research methods. For example, by using interviews, researchers can gain access to the thoughts and feelings of individuals in a particular situation and gain an understanding of their perspectives on the issue at hand.
