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Hermeneutic semantic analysis offers a qualitative method for deepening the understanding of core concepts in caring science. This approach aids in developing theoretical constructs essential for advancing the academic discipline.

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Area of Science:

  • Caring Science
  • Education Science

Background:

  • Introduces Peep Koort's hermeneutic semantic analysis.
  • Distinguishes it from philosophical and linguistic semantic analysis traditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Describe hermeneutic semantic analysis methodology.
  • Discuss its suitability for caring science research.
  • Explore its application in understanding core concepts and theoretical constructs.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative methodology.
  • Step-by-step description of hermeneutic semantic analysis.
  • Etymological investigation and synonymy analysis within conceptual families.

Main Results:

  • Facilitates deeper understanding of essential meaning content.
  • Enables discrimination of conceptual dimensions.
  • Leads to theoretical definitions testable in various contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Hermeneutic semantic analysis is a fruitful methodology for caring science.
  • It supports researchers in developing core concepts and theoretical constructs.
  • Aids in the advancement of the academic discipline of caring science.