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Ideological implications of paradigm discourse.

S E Thorne¹, S R Kirkham, A Henderson

¹University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. thorne@nursing.ubc.ca

Nursing Inquiry

|March 4, 2000

Summary

Nursing scholarship often uses paradigm shift language, but this analysis reveals its divisive impact on theoretical understanding and knowledge development. A cautious approach and open dialogue are urged for more thoughtful engagement with nursing

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Philosophy of Science
Scholarly Communication

Background:

The concepts of paradigm and paradigm shift are widely used in nursing literature.
There has been limited critical examination of how this discourse affects theoretical understanding in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically analyze the application of paradigm discourse in nursing scholarship.
To explore the underlying motivations and implications of paradigm shift claims in nursing.
To examine the impact of paradigm language on nursing knowledge development.

Main Methods:

Deconstruction of paradigm discourse within nursing scholarship.
Comparative analysis of paradigm shift discourse in nursing education, research, and practice theory.

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Examination of the implications for nursing knowledge development.

Main Results:

Paradigm language in nursing often serves a divisive purpose.
The discourse surrounding paradigm shifts can hinder theoretical understanding and knowledge advancement.
Ideological positions within paradigm language serve specific interests.

Conclusions:

A cautious approach to extreme paradigm claims in nursing is recommended.
Encourage more thoughtful and dynamic dialogue about the interests served by paradigm language.
Promote a deeper understanding of how paradigm discourse shapes nursing knowledge.