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From paradigm to method in interpretive action research
Author(s) -
Simmons Susan
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of advanced nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.948
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1365-2648
pISSN - 0309-2402
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1995.21050837.x
Subject(s) - process (computing) , action (physics) , relation (database) , epistemology , sociology , quality (philosophy) , axiom , management science , psychology , work (physics) , action research , engineering ethics , social psychology , computer science , mechanical engineering , philosophy , physics , geometry , mathematics , quantum mechanics , database , engineering , economics , operating system , pedagogy
It is generally accepted in many areas of research, including nursing research, that decisions about research methods should be informed by the nature of the research question, that the research question will indicate what approach and methods should be used However, it is arguable that this over‐simplifies the process of decision‐making It is suggested that the axiom that question determines approach and method overlooks the influence of the researcher's personal worldview in such decisions This paper seeks to examine some of the elements of the process of moving from underlying philosophy to research design and strategies, by exploring the concept of paradigm, features of this researcher's worldview, and the principles and processes which influence decisions about the research The process is illustrated by reference to features of a study into the work of community psychiatric nurses in relation to the quality of life and social networks of their clients with enduring mental health problems