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Nursing research methodology: transcending Cartesianism

A J Walters

    Nursing Inquiry
    |June 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Nursing research faces methodological challenges. This study critiques objectivism and subjectivism, proposing Gadamerian hermeneutics as a better fit for understanding nursing practice complexity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Research Methodology
    • Philosophy of Science
    • Qualitative Research

    Background:

    • Nursing research methodology is often polarized by the Cartesian debate.
    • Exclusive reliance on objectivism or subjectivism limits understanding of nursing practice.
    • Existing paradigms fail to adequately address the complexity of the nurse's lifeworld.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the Cartesian debate in nursing research methodology.
    • To critique the limitations of objectivist and subjectivist approaches in nursing.
    • To propose Gadamerian hermeneutics as a suitable alternative methodology for nursing research.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of the Cartesian debate.
    • Critique of objectivist and subjectivist research paradigms.

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  • Introduction to Gadamerian hermeneutics and its relevance to nursing.

    • Main Results:

    • Objectivism and subjectivism alone are insufficient for nursing research.
    • Gadamerian hermeneutics offers a more holistic approach to nursing inquiry.
    • This hermeneutic perspective aligns with the lived experiences in clinical nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse researchers should consider alternative methodologies beyond the Cartesian dichotomy.
    • Gadamerian hermeneutics provides a robust framework for understanding nursing practice.
    • Adopting hermeneutic approaches can enhance the depth and relevance of nursing research.