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Conceptual and practical issues in qualitative research: reflections on a life-history study.

Alison Wicks1, Gail Whiteford

  • 1Australasian Occupational Science Centre, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia. wicks@uow.edu.au

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
|July 22, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study explores the conceptual dimensions of qualitative research, including context specificity and power relations. It highlights how these dimensions guide life history research and benefit occupational therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Science
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Human Health Phenomena

Background:

  • Qualitative research is increasingly utilized for understanding occupation and health phenomena.
  • The conceptual underpinnings of qualitative research are not extensively explored in existing literature.
  • This article addresses this gap by examining key conceptual dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the complex conceptual dimensions of qualitative research.
  • To explore the practical implications of these dimensions in life history research.
  • To highlight the value of life history as a qualitative approach in occupational therapy and science.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of four conceptual dimensions: context specificity, emic perspectives, iterative nature, and power relations.

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  • Reflections on a qualitative study using a life history approach.
  • Analysis of practical considerations for life history researchers.

    • Main Results:

    • Conceptual dimensions significantly guide the process and researcher experience in life history studies.
    • Practical issues include participant qualities and the researcher-participant relationship.
    • Life history research offers valuable insights for occupational therapy and science.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding conceptual dimensions is crucial for effective qualitative research.
    • Life history research, guided by these dimensions, provides unique perspectives for occupational therapy and science.
    • The article emphasizes the practical relevance for researchers in this field.