Rethinking Research Dichotomies

Dados Bibliográficos

ID6062015
AutoresDonna Hendrickson Christensen (University of Arizona, autor correspondente), Carla M Dahl (0000-0001-7058-9875, Bethel University)
Ano1997
Volume25
Fascículo3
Páginas269-285
Data de publicação1997-03-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoFamily and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1077-727X • E-ISSN: 1552-3934
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1177/1077727x970253002
OpenAlexW2172161555
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas33

Much discussion concerning the research process has been conceptualized as either/or representations of complex issues. Research abstractions of insider/outsider perspectives, objectivity/subjectivity, and quantitative/qualitative methods have been unnecessarily dichotomized in the process. Pronouncements of absolutes and construction of hierarchies of methods have resulted, limiting both the kinds of questions that can be asked and the kinds of answers that can be found. The authors argue that dichotomies in family research do not exist and that by conceptualizing research abstractions as points on continua, a more flexible conceptualization of these methodological issues will result. This, in turn, will serve to increase the understanding offamilies andfamily process

Conceptualization · Dichotomy · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Insider · Limiting · Metatheory · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Subjectivity · Computer Science · Data Analysis and Archiving · Engineering · Philosophy · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics