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Qualitative research in thanatology.

Philip A Carverhill1

  • 1Saskatoon District Health Board, Saskatchewan, SK, Canada. carverhillp@sdh.sk.ca

Death Studies
|April 27, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Qualitative research, focusing on narratives and stories, is emerging as a valuable approach in death studies. This methodology offers unique insights into the experiences of the dying and bereaved.

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Area of Science:

  • Thanatology
  • Qualitative Research Methodologies

Background:

  • Emerging research paradigm with potential for death studies.
  • Qualitative inquiry aligns well with applied work concerning the dying and bereaved.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce individual articles in a special issue.
  • Outline the development of a qualitative project in thanatology.
  • Discuss current issues in qualitative research within thanatology.

Main Methods:

  • Diverse qualitative methodologies.
  • Focus on individual and group narratives, words, and stories.

Main Results:

  • Qualitative research offers a close fit for understanding experiences of dying and bereavement.
  • Highlights the growing importance of narrative approaches in thanatology.

Conclusions:

  • Qualitative research is a significant and developing area within thanatology.
  • Narrative-focused inquiry provides valuable insights into death and dying.

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