Transferability and Generalization in Qualitative Research
Indeed, Denzin (1989) stated that interpretivist qualitative research rejects generalization as a research goal as every instance of social interaction represents a complex piece of social life that is the proper focus of such inquiry. Through thick description, the structure, logic, and meaning of the topic are explored and described.
Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Generalization and
Consequently, quantitative researchers mostly adhere to a top-down strategy of generalization, whereas qualitative researchers usually follow a bottom-up strategy of generalization. Depending on which strategy is employed, the role of replication attempts is very different. ... The predominant type of analysis in qualitative research consists ...
Generalization in quantitative and qualitative research: Myths and
Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research. The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but rather to provide a rich, contextualized ...
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reasoning. In qualitative research, generalizing claims are less explicit. Indeed, some interpretivist sociologists (e.g. Denzin, 1983; Denzin and Lincoln, 1995; Marshall and Rossman, 1989) minimize the relevance of generalization or even deny any intention toward generalization in qualitative research.
Why qualitative methods are necessary for generalization.
Generalization has been a contentious issue for qualitative researchers. Some have rejected generalization entirely—as incompatible with a constructivist stance and typical qualitative goals, settings, and practices; the concept of "transferability" has substantially replaced generalizability in some qualitative circles. More broadly, research strategies for generalization have often ...
Methodological Practicalities in Analytical Generalization
Abstract. In this article, I argue that the existing literature on qualitative methodologies tend to discuss analytical generalization at a relatively abstract and general theoretical level. It is, however, not particularly straightforward to "translate" such abstract epistemological principles into more operative methodological strategies ...
Generalising from qualitative evaluation
Aggregation, validation, and generalization of qualitative data: Methodological and practical research strategies illustrated by the research process of an empirically based typology. Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science , 51(2), 223-243.
Generalization in and from Qualitative Analysis
The wide range of approaches to data analysis in qualitative research can seem daunting even for experienced researchers. This handbook is the first to provide a state-of-the art overview of the whole field of QDA; from general analytic strategies used in qualitative research, to approaches specific to particular types of qualitative data, including talk, text, sounds, images and virtual data.
Generalizing from Qualitative Research: A Reconceptualization Based on
He suggested the priority of qualitative research was to "appraise a practice or proposition… in context." Denzin also rejected generalizability as a goal. Others emphasized the context-specificity of qualitative research (Wainwright 1997), which in their view limited generalization to other similar situations (Creswell 1998).
Validity, reliability, and generalizability in qualitative research
Fundamental concepts of validity, reliability, and generalizability as applicable to qualitative research are then addressed with an update on the current views and controversies. Keywords: Controversies, generalizability, primary care research, qualitative research, reliability, validity. Source of Support: Nil.
Generalizability and qualitative research: A new look at an ongoing
The potential for generalization of research findings is among the most divisive of concerns facing psychologists. An article by Roald, Køppe, Jensen, Hansen, and Levin argues that generalizability is not only a relevant concern but an inescapable dimension of qualitative research, directly challenging the view that generalization and generalizability apply only to quantitative research. Thus ...
Generalization in quantitative and qualitative research: myths and
MeSH terms. Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research. The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but ra ….
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Qualitative) researchers in this field are obliged to consider their findings 'as if' they might indeed be applied in practice'' (p. 227). Ayres et al. (2003) observed that, ''Just as with statistical analysis, the end product of qualitative analysis is a generalization, regardless of the language used to describe it'' (p. 881 ...
PDF 12 Qualitative Data, Analysis, and Design
The goal of qualitative data analysis is to uncover emerg - ing themes, patterns, concepts, insights, and understandings (Patton, 2002). ... lack of generalization. Pioneer qualitative researchers Lincoln and Guba (1985) remind us that "the ... qualitative research as "contested work in progress" (p. 15) and the qualitative predisposition ...
Generalization in quantitative and qualitative research: Myths and
Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research.The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but rather to provide a rich, contextualized understanding of some aspect of human experience through ...
Promoting Rigorous Research: Generalizability and Qualitative Research
First, we describe types of generalizability, the use of trustworthiness criteria, and strategies for maximizing generalizability within and across studies, then we discuss how the research approaches of grounded theory, autoethnography, content analysis, and metasynthesis can yield greater generalizability of findings.
Generalizability in Qualitative Research: A Tale of Two Traditions
Abstract. Generalizability in qualitative research has been a controversial topic given that interpretivist scholars have resisted the dominant role and mandate of the positivist tradition within social sciences. Aiming to find universal laws, the positivist paradigm has made generalizability a crucial criterion for evaluating the rigor of ...
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qualitative research involves collecting and/or working with text, images, or sounds. An outcome-oriented definition such as that proposed by Nkwi et al. avoids (typically inaccurate) generalizations and the unnecessary (and, for the most part, inaccurate) dichotomous positioning of qualitative research with respect to its quantitative coun -
Generalizability in qualitative research: misunderstandings
Generalisation in relation to qualitative research has rarely been discussed in-depth in sport and exercise psychology, the sociology of sport, sport coaching, or sport management journals. Often there is no mention of generalizability in qualitative studies. When generalizability is mentioned in sport and exercise science journals it is often ...
Generalization in quantitative and qualitative research: Myths and
Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research. The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but rather to provide a rich, contextualized understanding of some aspect of human experience through ...
Large-N Qualitative Analysis (LNQA): Causal Generalization in Case
In this article, we outline and seek to codify an emerging research practice that, following Fortna (Reference Fortna 2004), we call "Large-N Qualitative Analysis" or LNQA.Among its distinctive features are a focus on regularities rather than average treatment effects, an effort to conduct within-case causal inference with respect to all cases falling within stipulated scope conditions ...
On Generalization in Qualitatively Oriented Research
generalization, qualitative research, single case analysis Abstract In this article, I open a debate about the importance and possibilities of generalization in qualitative oriented research. Generalization traditionally is seen as a central aim of science, as a process of theory formulation for further applications.
Generalization in Qualitative Research
Abstract. Earlier treatments of moderatum generalization (e.g. Williams, 2000a) explicitly addressed interpretivist sociology. This article extends that earlier argument by examining some of its implications for a wider range of qualitative research methods. It first adopts an empirical approach, providing concrete illustrations from the most ...
Managing "socially admitted" patients in hospital: a qualitative study
Study design. This qualitative study was informed by constructivist grounded theory, which uses inductive analysis of data collected from participants to generate new theories.16, 17 We conducted semistructured interviews with clinicians and health care administrators between October 2022 and July 2023. Given that little is known about "social admissions," grounded theory was best suited ...
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Indeed, Denzin (1989) stated that interpretivist qualitative research rejects generalization as a research goal as every instance of social interaction represents a complex piece of social life that is the proper focus of such inquiry. Through thick description, the structure, logic, and meaning of the topic are explored and described.
Consequently, quantitative researchers mostly adhere to a top-down strategy of generalization, whereas qualitative researchers usually follow a bottom-up strategy of generalization. Depending on which strategy is employed, the role of replication attempts is very different. ... The predominant type of analysis in qualitative research consists ...
Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research. The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but rather to provide a rich, contextualized ...
reasoning. In qualitative research, generalizing claims are less explicit. Indeed, some interpretivist sociologists (e.g. Denzin, 1983; Denzin and Lincoln, 1995; Marshall and Rossman, 1989) minimize the relevance of generalization or even deny any intention toward generalization in qualitative research.
Generalization has been a contentious issue for qualitative researchers. Some have rejected generalization entirely—as incompatible with a constructivist stance and typical qualitative goals, settings, and practices; the concept of "transferability" has substantially replaced generalizability in some qualitative circles. More broadly, research strategies for generalization have often ...
Abstract. In this article, I argue that the existing literature on qualitative methodologies tend to discuss analytical generalization at a relatively abstract and general theoretical level. It is, however, not particularly straightforward to "translate" such abstract epistemological principles into more operative methodological strategies ...
Aggregation, validation, and generalization of qualitative data: Methodological and practical research strategies illustrated by the research process of an empirically based typology. Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science , 51(2), 223-243.
The wide range of approaches to data analysis in qualitative research can seem daunting even for experienced researchers. This handbook is the first to provide a state-of-the art overview of the whole field of QDA; from general analytic strategies used in qualitative research, to approaches specific to particular types of qualitative data, including talk, text, sounds, images and virtual data.
He suggested the priority of qualitative research was to "appraise a practice or proposition… in context." Denzin also rejected generalizability as a goal. Others emphasized the context-specificity of qualitative research (Wainwright 1997), which in their view limited generalization to other similar situations (Creswell 1998).
Fundamental concepts of validity, reliability, and generalizability as applicable to qualitative research are then addressed with an update on the current views and controversies. Keywords: Controversies, generalizability, primary care research, qualitative research, reliability, validity. Source of Support: Nil.
The potential for generalization of research findings is among the most divisive of concerns facing psychologists. An article by Roald, Køppe, Jensen, Hansen, and Levin argues that generalizability is not only a relevant concern but an inescapable dimension of qualitative research, directly challenging the view that generalization and generalizability apply only to quantitative research. Thus ...
MeSH terms. Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research. The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but ra ….
Qualitative) researchers in this field are obliged to consider their findings 'as if' they might indeed be applied in practice'' (p. 227). Ayres et al. (2003) observed that, ''Just as with statistical analysis, the end product of qualitative analysis is a generalization, regardless of the language used to describe it'' (p. 881 ...
The goal of qualitative data analysis is to uncover emerg - ing themes, patterns, concepts, insights, and understandings (Patton, 2002). ... lack of generalization. Pioneer qualitative researchers Lincoln and Guba (1985) remind us that "the ... qualitative research as "contested work in progress" (p. 15) and the qualitative predisposition ...
Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research.The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but rather to provide a rich, contextualized understanding of some aspect of human experience through ...
First, we describe types of generalizability, the use of trustworthiness criteria, and strategies for maximizing generalizability within and across studies, then we discuss how the research approaches of grounded theory, autoethnography, content analysis, and metasynthesis can yield greater generalizability of findings.
Abstract. Generalizability in qualitative research has been a controversial topic given that interpretivist scholars have resisted the dominant role and mandate of the positivist tradition within social sciences. Aiming to find universal laws, the positivist paradigm has made generalizability a crucial criterion for evaluating the rigor of ...
qualitative research involves collecting and/or working with text, images, or sounds. An outcome-oriented definition such as that proposed by Nkwi et al. avoids (typically inaccurate) generalizations and the unnecessary (and, for the most part, inaccurate) dichotomous positioning of qualitative research with respect to its quantitative coun -
Generalisation in relation to qualitative research has rarely been discussed in-depth in sport and exercise psychology, the sociology of sport, sport coaching, or sport management journals. Often there is no mention of generalizability in qualitative studies. When generalizability is mentioned in sport and exercise science journals it is often ...
Generalization, which is an act of reasoning that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations, is widely-acknowledged as a quality standard in quantitative research, but is more controversial in qualitative research. The goal of most qualitative studies is not to generalize but rather to provide a rich, contextualized understanding of some aspect of human experience through ...
In this article, we outline and seek to codify an emerging research practice that, following Fortna (Reference Fortna 2004), we call "Large-N Qualitative Analysis" or LNQA.Among its distinctive features are a focus on regularities rather than average treatment effects, an effort to conduct within-case causal inference with respect to all cases falling within stipulated scope conditions ...
generalization, qualitative research, single case analysis Abstract In this article, I open a debate about the importance and possibilities of generalization in qualitative oriented research. Generalization traditionally is seen as a central aim of science, as a process of theory formulation for further applications.
Abstract. Earlier treatments of moderatum generalization (e.g. Williams, 2000a) explicitly addressed interpretivist sociology. This article extends that earlier argument by examining some of its implications for a wider range of qualitative research methods. It first adopts an empirical approach, providing concrete illustrations from the most ...
Study design. This qualitative study was informed by constructivist grounded theory, which uses inductive analysis of data collected from participants to generate new theories.16, 17 We conducted semistructured interviews with clinicians and health care administrators between October 2022 and July 2023. Given that little is known about "social admissions," grounded theory was best suited ...