Ontological and epistemological positioning in qualitative research is underpinned by theory. While the interaction between theory and quantitative research has been affirmed as important in testing theoretically derived hypotheses, researchers understanding of the relationship between theory and qualitative research appears to be variable.
In qualitative research generally — and grounded theory studies in particular — an additional form of logic, abduction, is also practiced ( Bryant, 2017 ; Hadley, 2017 ).
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In qualitative research, conflict theory provides a framework to understand power dynamics, oppression, and social inequality. It prompts researchers to investigate how conflicts shape social interactions, institutions, and norms. Adopting a conflict theory perspective allows qualitative researchers to illuminate power struggles and social ...
Qualitative Research, Theory, Method and Practice. January 1998; Authors: ... FGDs have become a familiar approach to qualitative research since the 1990s and engage a small number of people (4-6 ...
There are two ways in which qualitative researchers think about using theory: (1) as a way of theorizing the project or study as a whole; the general theoretical lens through which the researcher approaches the topic, study and study design, methodology and method; and (2) as a way of analyzing and interpreting the data, pulling it together ...
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research of qualitative methodology needed for theory creation. This chapter is organized into six parts: (1) definitions of basic concepts, (2) theory/theoretical contribution, (3) historical background of qualitative research, (4) misunderstandings around qualitative research, (5) specifics of qualitative research, and (6) practical consequences.
To better understand the positioning of thematic analysis within qualitative research, it is important to contrast it with other commonly used methodologies such as grounded theory, interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), and content analysis (Table 1).Thematic analysis offers a theoretically flexible and accessible approach, ideal for researchers aiming to identify patterns of meaning ...
Essentially, qualitative researchers hold that all research is underpinned and driven by some understanding of how the world works, what constitutes knowledge and how we can acquire knowledge. These are ontological and epistemological questions.
Theories such as interactionism, phenomenology, and critical theory can be used to help design a research question, guide the selection of relevant data, interpret the data, and propose explanations of causes or influences Previous articles in this series have addressed several methodologies used in qualitative research. Qualitative researchers also rely heavily on theories drawn from the ...
The use of theory in science is an ongoing debate in the production of knowledge. Related to qualitative research methods, a variety of approaches have been set forth in the literature using the ...
With Norman K. Denzin’s death on 6 August 2023, the global community of qualitative researchers lost a visionary scholar and vocal crusader in broad areas of critical and interpretivist theory ...
It is important to remember that qualitative research is not an absolute science and that there is no right or wrong theory or framework to guide research. Every researcher has a different worldview and a different perspective to explore; however, all research needs to be guided by a paradigm, theory and/or framework, to ensure full exploration ...
In this Rip Out, we describe 3 different qualitative research approaches commonly used in medical education: grounded theory, ethnography, and phenomenology. Each acts as a pivotal frame that shapes the research question(s), the method(s) of data collection, and how data are analyzed. 4 , 5
The Central Role of Theory in Qualitative Research Christopher S. Collins1 and Carrie M. Stockton1 Abstract The use of theory in science is an ongoing debate in the production of knowledge. Related to qualitative research methods, a variety of approaches have been set forth in the literature using the terms conceptual framework, theoretical ...
the absence of theory in qualitative research claim that theories rep - resent the dominant group of people in society; therefore the use of theory in qualitative research may constrain the true nature of qualitative research which is to give voice to vulnerable groups of people in society (Willig, 2017).
