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Reconceptualizing rigour: the case for reflexivity

T Koch1, A Harrington

  • 1Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. Tina.Koch@flinders.edu.au

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 26, 1998
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Applying evaluation criteria across different research paradigms is problematic. Reflexivity, guided by philosophical hermeneutics, enhances rigor in qualitative nursing research by promoting self-critique and transparency.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Qualitative Inquiry
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Discussions on rigor in nursing research often involve borrowing evaluation criteria across paradigms.
  • This approach can be problematic, leading to a need for nuanced evaluation methods.
  • Qualitative research, in particular, faces challenges in applying traditional quantitative rigor standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review recent discussions on rigor in nursing research.
  • To argue against the uncritical application of evaluation criteria from one paradigm to another.
  • To introduce philosophical hermeneutics and reflexivity as a dimension to enhance rigor in qualitative research.

Main Methods:

  • Critical review of existing literature on research rigor.

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  • Mapping the field of research rigor in nursing.
  • Incorporating philosophical hermeneutics to define and apply reflexivity.
  • Analyzing the influence of researcher positioning and context on research outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Borrowing evaluation criteria across paradigms is identified as problematic.
    • Reflexivity, guided by philosophical hermeneutics, offers a new dimension to research rigor.
    • Researchers' positioning, literature, and socio-political contexts significantly shape research products.
    • Well-signposted research products enhance reader understanding and judgment of believability.

    Conclusions:

    • Rigor in qualitative nursing research is enhanced through reflexivity and self-critique.
    • Researchers must acknowledge and articulate their positioning and contextual influences.
    • Skilled writing and clear signposting are crucial for conveying research credibility.
    • Believability and plausibility, rather than borrowed criteria, should define rigor in qualitative research.