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Qualitative research and speech-language pathology: a tutorial for the clinical realm
Jack S Damico1, Nina N Simmons-Mackie
1The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504-3170 USA. jsdamico@louisiana.edu
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|June 28, 2003
Summary
Qualitative research provides valuable insights into complex speech, language, and communication disorders in clinical speech-language pathology. This article explores its methods and growing application in the field.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Speech-Language Pathology
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Qualitative research, originating in social sciences, is adept at addressing complex communication issues.
- Its application in speech-language pathology is growing, necessitating a clear understanding of its principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define qualitative research operationally for speech-language pathology.
- To discuss the core characteristics of this research paradigm.
- To present viable traditions of qualitative inquiry for the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of qualitative research principles and traditions.
- Examination of existing qualitative studies in speech-language pathology.
- Discussion of factors contributing to the increased use of qualitative research.
Main Results:
- Qualitative research offers a robust framework for understanding intricate communication phenomena.
- Six distinct qualitative traditions are identified as applicable to speech-language pathology.
- Five key factors are proposed to explain the rising adoption of qualitative studies.
Conclusions:
- Qualitative research is a vital analytical paradigm for clinical speech-language pathology.
- Understanding its diverse traditions enhances its effective application.
- The increasing use of qualitative research reflects its suitability for the discipline's complex challenges.
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