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Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methodology
  • Reflexive Thinking in Research
  • Grounded Theory Application

Background:

  • Explores the concept of 'hubris' within the context of qualitative research.
  • Draws upon the author's personal experiences with hubris during a grounded theory PhD study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate 'hubris' as a critical element of reflexive thinking in qualitative research.
  • To understand how excessive assumptions during data interpretation can hinder conceptual advancement.

Main Methods:

  • Employs a grounded theory approach with two phases of data collection and analysis.
  • Phase one included semi-structured interviews with 20 registered nurse mentors.
  • Phase two involved theoretical sampling, 12 focus groups (n=43), and three semi-structured interviews with nurse mentors and practice educators across four UK health boards.

Main Results:

  • Identifies three instances where hubris led to premature interpretive analysis.
  • Discusses the impact of researcher positioning, category development, and data management on interpretive analysis.
  • Highlights the intricate nature of hubris as a significant factor in reflexive thinking.

Conclusions:

  • Proposes virtue ethics and rigorous interpretative husbandry as safeguards against analytical pitfalls related to hubris.
  • Suggests practice recommendations for supporting nursing students borderline in competence.
  • Offers a theoretical perspective on mentorship as a community of practice rather than an individual endeavor.