Integration of qualitative evidence: towards construction of academic knowledge in social science and professional fields

In this article, we present an overview of the growing field of the integration of qualitative evidence. Based on an analysis of 177 syntheses published in a variety of professional and social science fields, they introduce a way of categorizing the various approaches that synthesists use to combine...

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Published in:Qualitative research : QR 2011-12, Vol.11 (6), p.645-663
Main Authors: Major, Claire Howell, Savin-Baden, Maggi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Academic discipline
Constructivism
Evidence
Knowledge
Qualitative analysis
Research methods
Research trends
Social Integration
Social science research
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Summary:In this article, we present an overview of the growing field of the integration of qualitative evidence. Based on an analysis of 177 syntheses published in a variety of professional and social science fields, they introduce a way of categorizing the various approaches that synthesists use to combine evidence derived from primary qualitative studies. Finally, they argue for the place of a constructionist approach when synthesizing findings from primary qualitative research.
ISSN:1468-7941
1741-3109
DOI:10.1177/1468794111413367