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Understanding and evaluating qualitative research.

Ellie Fossey1, Carol Harvey, Fiona McDermott

  • 1School of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. e.fossey@latrobe.edu.au

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|October 31, 2002
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This guide offers principles for evaluating qualitative research, focusing on design, conduct, findings, and interpretation. It helps new researchers ensure trustworthiness and ethical standards in qualitative studies.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Qualitative research explores human experiences and social worlds.
  • Understanding participants' subjective meanings is central to rigorous qualitative inquiry.
  • New researchers need clear guidelines for evaluating qualitative study quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To orient beginning researchers to principles for evaluating qualitative research.
  • To explain philosophical underpinnings (interpretive, critical paradigms) of qualitative methodologies.
  • To detail criteria for assessing the quality and trustworthiness of qualitative research.

Main Methods:

  • The paper reviews established criteria for evaluating qualitative research.
  • It discusses principles for good practice in conducting qualitative research.

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  • It examines trustworthiness in the interpretation of qualitative data.

    • Main Results:

    • Evaluation criteria are linked to ethical standards in qualitative research.
    • Principles guide the assessment of design, conduct, findings, and interpretation.
    • The paper provides a framework for assessing qualitative research reports.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to these principles ensures sound qualitative research practices.
    • The guidelines enhance the trustworthiness and ethical conduct of qualitative studies.
    • Beginner researchers can use these principles to improve their qualitative inquiry.