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Validity in qualitative health education research
1School of Pharmacy (cross with Faculty of Education), Memorial University, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6, Canada.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|February 9, 2019
Summary
Establishing validity in qualitative health education research is crucial. This article guides researchers in applying contextualized validation checks to ensure trustworthy findings.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Health Education Research
- Research Methodology
- Scientific Validity
Background:
- Validity in qualitative research is complex, with diverse terminology (e.g., trustworthiness, rigor, credibility).
- Establishing trust in research inferences is a common goal despite varied viewpoints.
- Qualitative health education research faces unique challenges in defining and assessing validity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the concept of validity in qualitative health education research.
- To present a contextualized approach to validation.
- To equip researchers with practical validation checks for their studies.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on qualitative research validity.
- Discussion of various validation terms and their implications.
- Proposal of a framework for applying validation checks contextually.
Main Results:
- General agreement exists on the necessity of establishing trust in inferences.
- Validity is context-dependent and purpose-driven.
- Specific validation checks can address pertinent threats in qualitative health education research.
Conclusions:
- Researchers can distinguish and apply various validation checks for a contextualized approach.
- This framework enhances the rigor and trustworthiness of qualitative health education research.
- Clearer understanding and application of validity are essential for advancing the field.
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