Improving the visibility and description of theory in qualitative research
The Quantum typology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21257922 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Caroline Bradbury-Jones (0000-0002-5237-6777, University of Birmingham, corresponding author), Oliver Rudolf Herber (0000-0003-3041-4098, Witten/Herdecke University), Rosemarie Miller (0000-0003-3041-3183, University of Birmingham), Julie Taylor (0000-0002-7259-0906, University of Birmingham) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pages | 100030 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SSM - Qualitative Research in Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2667-3215 • E-ISSN: 2667-3215 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2021.100030 |
| PMID | 36531299 |
| OpenAlex | W4200323676 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 30 |
The relationship between theory and qualitative research has been much debated. In 2014, based on an analysis of qualitative studies, we published a five-point typology on the levels of visibility expounded in such studies. The typology captured a range of theoretical visibility - from seemingly absent to consistently applied. In 2020, we undertook a project to critique and revise the typology, guided by the ADAPT-ITT framework. ADAPT-ITT was developed originally to inform the adaptation of evidence-based interventions to new geographic regions, cultural contexts or populations related to HIV. It has subsequently evolved as a helpful framework in a number of health and social fields. The ADAPT-ITT framework provides a systematic, stepwise process that allows existing interventions to be adapted, rather than creating new interventions unnecessarily. The use of ADAPT-ITT to guide the adaptation of a methodological framework (as opposed to a health intervention) is novel and we used it flexibly, as reported in this article. Core to this process was the engagement of 14 international qualitative research experts, drawn mainly from health and social science disciplines. The outcome was a revised typology, presented in this article. We offer this as a reflexive aide for the conduct and reporting of qualitative research
Geography · Management science · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · Typology · Visibility · Anthropology · Engineering · Health Policy Implementation Science · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Social Psychology
The Adapt-ITT Model
Theoretical Frameworks in Qualitative Research
Interpretive Description
Selecting, understanding and applying theory as a neophyte researcher
Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis
How to’ Use Social Theory Within and Throughout Qualitative Research in Healthcare Contexts
Using theory to inform understandings of occupation in a migration context
The contribution of theory to an ethnographic case study on interprofessional placements in healthcare education
Adapting a Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Program to Ghana Utilizing the Adapt-ITT Framework
Recasting the Link Between Applied and Theory Research
Patterns of theory use in qualitative research in higher education studies in Latin America
The Theory Question in Research Capacity Building in Education
Using thematic analysis in psychology
How theory is used and articulated in qualitative research
Using a Theory-Driven Conceptual Framework in Qualitative Health Research
Is There a Place for Theoretical Frameworks in Qualitative Research
The Central Role of Theory in Qualitative Research
Critical Qualitative Inquiry
Plugging One Text Into Another
Qualitative Quality
Coding In-depth Semistructured Interviews
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |