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Critical social theory as a grounded process

V E Fleming1, J A Moloney

  • 1Department of Nursing and Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. V.Fleming@gcal.ac.uk

International Journal of Nursing Practice
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study defends critical social science research methods, addressing common criticisms by detailing the authors' own research journey. Properly executed critical social science research provides a strong foundation for nursing and midwifery practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Nursing Research
  • Midwifery Research

Background:

  • Critical social science research faces common criticisms.
  • This article addresses these criticisms by examining the research process.
  • It compares critical social science with interpretative methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To rebut common criticisms of critical social science research.
  • To outline similarities and differences between critical social science and interpretative methodologies.
  • To establish the value of critical social science in nursing and midwifery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the authors' own research projects.
  • Comparative analysis of critical social science and interpretative methodologies.

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  • Examination of key research stages: study area selection, researcher-participant relationships, ethics, data collection, and analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Common criticisms of critical social science research can be rebutted through careful methodological application.
    • Similarities and differences with interpretative methodologies were identified across key research stages.
    • The authors' research trail demonstrates the robustness of critical social science.

    Conclusions:

    • Critically social science research, when correctly executed, is firmly grounded in all stages.
    • This rigorous approach provides a solid foundation for evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice.
    • The study validates the utility and integrity of critical social science in healthcare research.