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| What is the justification for a qualitative approach to ageing studies? | | Author(s) | John W Murphy, Charles F Longino |
| Journal title | Ageing and Society, vol 12, part 2, June 1992 |
| Pages | pp 143-156 |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Research ; Theory. |
| Annotation | A theoretical approach that underpins qualitative research is discussed and how this contrasts philosophically with quantitative investigations. The purpose of this essay is to promote a firm theoretical foundation for qualitative inquiry in ageing research, which appears to be neglected in many studies. Key to the theoretical shift attendant to qualitative research is the idea that every aspect of social life is embedded in symbolism. Therefore, those who do research in ageing should be sensitive to the ways in which persons interpret their lives, instead of simply focusing on empirical indicators. Only in this way can socially relevant research be conducted. (KJ). |
| Accession Number | CPA-930506010 A |
| Classmark | BG: 3A: 4D |
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