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Corpus Linguistics as a Research Method in Nursing: A Practical Approach to Analysing Language Data
1Department of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Wellbeing & Life Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|January 3, 2025
Summary
Corpus linguistics offers a structured approach for analyzing nursing data. This method enhances qualitative research by revealing language patterns to inform practice and policy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Qualitative Analysis
- Corpus Linguistics
Background:
- Nurse researchers frequently encounter extensive textual data.
- Traditional qualitative analysis methods may not always be sufficient for large datasets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce corpus linguistics as a method for analyzing language data in nursing.
- To provide a practical example of its application in nursing research.
Main Methods:
- This paper is a methodology discussion.
- It introduces corpus linguistics as a distinct qualitative research approach.
- Illustrative examples demonstrate its application in healthcare concepts.
Main Results:
- Corpus linguistics provides a structured and robust framework for qualitative data analysis.
- It is particularly effective when combined with critical social theory.
- The approach can uncover patterns in language use within large textual datasets.
Conclusions:
- Corpus linguistics is a valuable tool for nursing and healthcare research.
- It aids in exploring power dynamics and discourse.
- Analytics can generate knowledge to inform nursing practice and policy development.
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