Comparing Juvenile Justice Systems: Towards a Qualitative Research Project in East Asia
Comparing Juvenile Justice Systems: Towards a Qualitative Research Project in East Asia
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青少年司法制度比较：东亚定性研究项目
DOI：
10.1007/s11417-012-9152-0
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发表时间：
2013
影响因子：
1.9
通讯作者：
M. Travers
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作者：
M. Travers
This paper contrasts the assumptions and methods used by quantitative criminologists with the approach to comparison pursued by the interpretive tradition in sociology. Whereas quantitative studies tend to conceal distinctive legislative or institutional responses in particular countries, interpretive studies make it possible to address internal debates about policy issues, as well as how practitioners exercise professional judgement. The paper considers a variety of ways in which the interpretive traditions of symbolic interactionism and ethnomethodology have approached comparison. It also considers the conceptual and practical issues that might arise in conducting a qualitative comparative study about juvenile justice within East Asia focusing on Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Whereas quantitative studies tend to ask questions that interest Western researchers, interpretivism makes possible a dialogue between countries that have different institutions, philosophies and cultures.
