Qualitative research and the question of rigor

被引:201
作者
Davies, D [1 ]
Dodd, J [1 ]
机构
[1] Murdoch Univ, Sch Social Inquiry, Perth, WA, Australia
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10.1177/104973230201200211
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
In this article, the authors discuss the issue of rigor hi relation to qualitative social research. It takes a critical focus on the inadequacy of applying a quantitative concept of rigor to evaluate qualitative research. Informed through the researchers' own. experience, suggestions are made for a concept of rigor that meets the weds of qualitative research more adequately. Incorporating a notion of ethics, the authors develop a cluster of terms around which they argue that qualitative research can meaningfully speak about rigor: attentiveness, empathy, carefulness, sensitivity, respect, reflection, conscientiousness, engagement, awareness, and openness.
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页码:279 / 289
页数:11
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