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[Qualitative research: search for an equilibrium between form and content]
1Universidade de Brasília.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|July 21, 1998
Summary
Postmodernity has reshaped expectations for qualitative research, emphasizing quality and addressing common practices and abuses. This study examines these evolving standards in research quality.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Research Methodology
Context:
- The evolution of postmodern thought has significantly influenced research paradigms.
- Qualitative research methodologies are increasingly scrutinized for their rigor and ethical application.
Purpose:
- To analyze the transformation of expectations in qualitative research.
- To critically examine aspects of quality, practices, and abuses within qualitative research.
Summary:
- This study explores how postmodernism has altered perceptions of qualitative research quality.
- It identifies and discusses both exemplary practices and problematic abuses in the field.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for understanding contemporary qualitative research standards.
- Offers insights for improving the integrity and validity of qualitative studies.