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The call to experts in qualitative research
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, Department of Women's and Children's Health, 27599, USA.
Research in Nursing & Health
|October 7, 1998
Summary
Expert validation in qualitative research is complex. Outsiders may lack deep data immersion, necessitating careful claims and a shift towards accountability in diverse research communities.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Research Ethics
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- Qualitative researchers often seek external validation for their findings.
- The role and definition of 'expert' in research are increasingly debated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically examine the concept of expert validation in qualitative research.
- To explore the limitations of external expertise and the complexities introduced by participatory research.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of research validation processes.
- Discussion of epistemological and ethical considerations in qualitative inquiry.
Main Results:
- External experts may lack the necessary data immersion for effective validation.
- Participatory research models challenge traditional notions of expertise and validation.
Conclusions:
- Researchers should be judicious in their claims of expert validation.
- A shift is needed from a focus on validation to craftsmanship and community accountability.