Using the realist interview approach to maintain theoretical awareness in realist studies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2404005 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ferdinand C Mukumbang (0000-0003-1441-2172, University of the Western Cape, corresponding author), Bruno Marchal (0000-0001-7185-022X, University of the Western Cape), Van Belle (0000-0003-2074-0359, Department of Public Health, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium), Sara Van Belle, Brian Van Wyk (0000-0003-1032-1847, University of the Western Cape) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 485-515 |
| Publication date | 2020-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1468-7941 • E-ISSN: 1741-3109 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1468794119881985 |
| OpenAlex | W2981840312 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 62 |
| References cited | 57 |
Realist evaluation submits that theories and models of how, why, for whom and under what circumstances programs work could be formulated by conceptualizing the relational links between the context within which programs are implemented, the generative mechanisms the programs trigger, and the outcomes of interest. Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis allow for the description of the relevant context, the generative mechanisms, and the emergent outcomes of programs and provide explanatory power to link these elements. The 'realist interviewing technique', whereby interviewees comment on a suggested 'program theory' to provide refinement, is proposed as a distinctive approach for conducting interviews in a realist-informed inquiry. However, the application of this interviewing strategy within the realist evaluation studies is underutilized. In this study, we demonstrate how the realist interview technique reinforces and maintains theoretical awareness and contributes to trustworthiness through three theory-building phases: theory gleaning, theory refining, and theory consolidation
Epistemology · Generative grammar · Interview · Management science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Health Policy Implementation Science · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence
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| Citations per year | 10,33 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
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| Citation types | Neutral: 59 |