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Epistemology at work: the ontological relationship between feminist methods, intersubjectivity and nursing
1School of Nursing and Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales.
Abstract:
This article explores the importance of strong epistemological and ontological links in nursing research by examining the design and process of a recent research project. The research topic concerns the relationship between self-concept and nursing practice. In this article, the authors demonstrate that commitment to a methodologically consistent process and the necessary associated epistemological and ontological positions provides a depth and structure to nursing research. It is the authors' belief that such consistency within research acts to strengthen the research process, and consequently strengthens nursing's research base and knowledge.