Freshwater, D orcid.org/0000-0002-1225-9007 and Cahill, J (2016) Development of research discourses: a conceptual map. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72 (9). pp. 2030-2041. ISSN 0309-2402
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to discuss: (1) how methodologies are constructed and perpetuated in the context of research paradigms; (2) what exactly constitutes a paradigm; (3) how the proposed conceptual map of discourse development provides a new and original method for understanding knowledge production. Background: In nursing research, methodologies are constructed by several external and internal contextually driven influences. Our focus is on how two methodological paradigms – evidence-based practice and mixed methods – continue to impact and be impacted by patterns of knowledge production. Design: Discussion paper. Data sources: This discussion is based on our own experiences and supported by literature and theory using examples from the two paradigms to illustrate how discourses are developed, perpetuated and deconstructed and how these have specific impacts on qualitative nursing research. Implications for nursing: The conceptual map should be used to cultivate an awareness in practitioners, researchers and policy makers of how discourses surrounding research evidence and research practices are generated. This level of awareness will facilitate critical reflection on how certain practices assume dominance, potentially leading to hegemony in nursing research, practice and scholarship. Conclusion: This research offers a critical examination of the meaning of paradigms and a meta-perspective on the production and practice of methodologies using a conceptual map of discourse development as a heuristic device. We anticipate that these examples will encourage debate and discussion on how methodologies and paradigms are perpetuated in academia and the impact this has on nursing knowledge.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Freshwater D. & Cahill J. (2016) Development of research discourses: a conceptual map. Journal of Advanced Nursing 72(9), 2030–2041; which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13019. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with the Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. |
Keywords: | mixed methods; nursing; paradigms; qualitative analysis; research; research design |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Mental Health (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 11 Nov 2016 11:42 |
Last Modified: | 24 Oct 2019 14:18 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13019 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/jan.13019 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:107265 |