Socratic Inquiry as a DEI Strategy in Nursing Simulation.

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Research Methodology
• Equity Studies

Background:

• Traditional research methods often overlook systemic inequities.
• A need exists for structured approaches to integrate equity into the research process.
• Questioning is a fundamental aspect of inquiry that can be leveraged for equity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and present a novel framework for equity-centered questioning.
• To provide researchers with practical guidance for embedding equity into their research questions.
• To foster more equitable and inclusive research practices.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual development of the equity-centered questioning framework.
• Literature review on equity in research and critical pedagogy.
• Iterative refinement based on theoretical principles.

Main Results:

• The framework outlines key principles and actionable steps for equity-centered questioning.
• It identifies potential biases and offers strategies for mitigation.
• Provides a structured approach to formulating research questions that address equity.

Conclusions:

• The equity-centered questioning framework offers a valuable tool for researchers committed to social justice.
• Adoption of this framework can lead to more equitable research outcomes and methodologies.
• Further research is needed to empirically validate the framework's impact.