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Discourse analysis as a methodology for nursing inquiry

P Powers1

  • 1South Dakota State University, Rapid City 57701, USA.

Nursing Inquiry
|December 1, 1996
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Discourse analysis, a flexible qualitative method, offers valuable approaches for nursing research. This paper explores its variations and advocates for its use in nursing inquiry.

Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Social Sciences
  • Nursing Research

Background:

  • Discourse analysis is a recent inquiry form lacking rigid methodology.
  • Its roots are deeper in Continental Europe compared to other regions.
  • Theoretical assumptions and goals are explicated, but application varies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe discourse analysis.
  • To provide examples of its methodological variations.
  • To argue for its consideration in nursing inquiry.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of discourse analysis principles.
  • Illustration of diverse methodological applications.
  • Focus on suitability for nursing research contexts.

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Main Results:

  • Discourse analysis is characterized by theoretical complexity and varied application.
  • Several distinct approaches to discourse analysis exist.
  • The method is adaptable to different research questions.

Conclusions:

  • Discourse analysis offers a robust framework for nursing research.
  • Its flexibility allows for nuanced exploration of communication and practice.
  • Further consideration of discourse analysis in nursing is warranted.