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Symbolic interactionism as a theoretical perspective for multiple method research.

K M Benzies1, M N Allen

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. benzies@ucalgary.ca

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Symbolic interactionism offers a unified theoretical perspective for mixed-methods nursing research. This approach enhances understanding of human health behavior by integrating diverse research methodologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research Methodologies
  • Social Psychology
  • Epistemology in Research

Background:

  • Qualitative and quantitative research often stem from different epistemological assumptions.
  • Many nurse researchers using mixed-methods designs overlook differing theoretical perspectives.
  • Symbolic interactionism, rooted in social psychology, provides a historical basis for both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose symbolic interactionism as a unifying theoretical perspective for mixed-methods research designs.
  • To broaden the discussion surrounding innovative research methodologies in nursing.
  • To bridge the gap between qualitative and quantitative approaches through a shared theoretical framework.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of symbolic interactionism.

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  • Application of symbolic interactionism to mixed-methods research design.
  • Literature review on the epistemological underpinnings of research methodologies.

    • Main Results:

    • Symbolic interactionism provides a robust theoretical foundation for mixed-methods research.
    • It addresses the challenge of integrating diverse epistemological assumptions in nursing studies.
    • The theory emphasizes that individuals act based on the meanings they ascribe to phenomena.

    Conclusions:

    • Symbolic interactionism can guide conceptually sound and well-executed mixed-methods research.
    • This theoretical perspective enhances the understanding of human health behavior.
    • It promotes a more integrated and comprehensive approach to nursing inquiry.