Analysis of Generative Mechanisms
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8075972 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Björn Blom (0000-0002-5867-234X, corresponding author), Stefan Morén |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 60-79 |
| Publication date | 2011-03-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Critical Realism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1476-7430 • E-ISSN: 1572-5138 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1558/jcr.v10i1.60 |
| OpenAlex | W1973682961 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 37 |
| References cited | 5 |
The focus of this article is the analysis of generative mechanisms, a basic concept and phenomenon within the metatheoretical perspective of critical realism. It is emphasized that research questions and methods, as well as the knowledge it is possible to attain, depend on the basic view - ontologically and epistemologically - regarding the phenomenon under scrutiny. A generative mechanism is described as a trans-empirical but real existing entity, explaining why observable events occur. Mechanisms are mostly possible to grasp only indirectly by analytical work (theory-building), based however on empirical observations. In order to achieve such an explanatory analysis, five methodological steps are suggested and discussed, among them abduction and retroduction. These steps are illustrated throughout by examples drawn from empirical research regarding social work practice. The article is concluded with a discussion of the need for knowledge of generative mechanisms.Keywords: abductionexplanationgenerative mechanismsretroductionsocial work
Epistemology · Generative grammar · Linguistics · Sociology · Critical Realism in Sociology · Psychology · Philosophy
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| Unique citing works | 37 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,64 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 37 |