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  • 1Department of Philosophy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA. mccliman@mailbox.sc.edu

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This study offers a philosophical lens on response shift research, questioning assumptions and clarifying concepts. It suggests patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) align better with social constructivism, reframing response shifts beyond mere measurement bias.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Health Measurement
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Response shift research is crucial for understanding changes in patient self-evaluations.
  • Existing methodologies may hold unexamined philosophical assumptions.
  • The interpretation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) requires careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply a philosophical perspective to response shift research.
  • To critically examine underlying assumptions and clarify key concepts.
  • To provide a framework for evaluating the field's methodology and theory.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis and conceptual clarification.
  • Examination of weak vs. strong evaluations in measurement.
  • Epistemological inquiry into the nature of PROMs.

Main Results:

  • Distinguishes weak and strong evaluations, impacting construct validity and PROM design.
  • Argues for a social constructivist epistemology for PROMs over scientific realism.
  • Challenges the view of response shifts as solely 'measurement bias', especially concerning disability.

Conclusions:

  • Highlights the role of values in quality of life (QoL) assessment.
  • Connects response shift to broader issues of interpretation and self-evaluation.
  • Raises questions about the legitimacy of scientific methods in assessing subjective experiences.