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  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methodology
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Traditional case study research often adopts a postpositivist stance, limiting exploration of complex phenomena.
  • Limited attention has been paid to integrating poststructuralist theories within case study methodologies.
  • Power relations and their influence on research subjects remain underexplored in conventional case study designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and justify the expansion of case study methodology within poststructural research.
  • To demonstrate the utility of a Foucauldian theoretical framework for case study analysis.
  • To explore power/knowledge dynamics in the context of advanced cancer patients receiving curative treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A Foucauldian theoretical lens was applied to a case study of advanced cancer patients undergoing curative treatment.
  • Qualitative analysis focused on deconstructing power relations and discourses shaping patient experiences.
  • The study emphasizes the flexibility and comprehensiveness of poststructuralist case study design.

Main Results:

  • Poststructuralist case study allows for a nuanced examination of how power/knowledge relations influence perceptions and behaviors.
  • The methodology facilitates a deeper understanding of the broader discourses that constitute phenomena.
  • Insights into the experiences of advanced cancer patients highlight the value of this approach.

Conclusions:

  • Case study methodology can be effectively expanded to incorporate poststructuralist inquiry, particularly Foucauldian perspectives.
  • This approach enhances the exploration of power dynamics and their impact on individuals within a phenomenon.
  • The study introduces reflexive considerations crucial for poststructural case study research.