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Qualitative theory testing as mixed-method research
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posted on 2023-08-30, 13:33 authored by Stewart PiperWhile the concept of mixed-methods research is more usually associated with combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, this paper outlines a study that mixed methods by undertaking qualitative theory testing and derivation when examining the relationship between health promotion theory and hospital nursing practice. Thus, it is concerned with relating the metatheoretical aspects of the debate and not with the pragmatic aspects of the research and concomitant methods. A deductive–inductive–deductive design, based on the theory–research–theory strategy of Meleis (1985), tested, revised and developed for nursing established health promotion theory using theory-testing criteria. To complement the methodological mix, the study also used the theory (i.e. a health-promotion taxonomy) as a framework to contextualise the findings rather than generate theory in the way associated with interpretative inquiry. While inconsistent with the traditional view linking theory testing with quantitative, objective epistemology, the process enabled a theoretically robust health-promotion taxonomy to be synthesised and advanced for use in nursing in relation to a paradigm of social thought.
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- Yes
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11Issue number
3Page range
183-193Publication title
Journal of Research in NursingISSN
1744-988XExternal DOI
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SAGEFile version
- Accepted version
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- eng
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2011-05-24Legacy creation date
2019-12-05Legacy Faculty/School/Department
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