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Deborah Sundin¹, Kathleen Fahy

¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

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This study critiques interpretive interactionism, proposing critical, post-structural, interpretive interactionism as a robust research design. It integrates critical social theory for enhanced methodological rigor in qualitative research.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Qualitative Research Methodologies
Sociological Theory

Background:

Denzin's interpretive interactionism faces challenges from critical and postmodern theories.
Existing theoretical frameworks may lack comprehensive methodological robustness for certain research.
The need for adaptive qualitative research designs is evident in contemporary social science.

Purpose of the Study:

To critique Denzin's interpretive interactionism.
To propose an enhanced research design integrating critical social theory.
To develop critical, post-structural, interpretive interactionism for improved methodological rigor.

Main Methods:

Theoretical critique of interpretive interactionism.
Integration of critical social theory principles.
Adaptation and modification of existing interactionist frameworks.

Main Results:

Identification of theoretical limitations in interpretive interactionism.
Development of a modified approach: critical, post-structural, interpretive interactionism.
Establishment of a methodologically robust research design.

Conclusions:

Interpretive interactionism can be significantly enhanced by incorporating critical social theory.
The proposed critical, post-structural, interpretive interactionism offers a more robust methodological foundation.
This revised approach addresses limitations and strengthens qualitative research designs.