Theory Construction in Qualitative Research
Theory Construction in Qualitative Research
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定性研究的理论构建
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2012
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Iddo Tavory
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S. Timmermans;Iddo Tavory
社会概念创新的一条关键路径是以经验数据为基础的理论观念的构建。扎根理论已成为构建新理论的主导途径。然而，扎根的基于理论的理论创新一直很少，部分原因是它承诺让理论归纳地出现，而不是先验地强加分析框架。我们注意到，伴随着悠久的哲学传统，归纳在逻辑上不会带来新的理论见解。借鉴实用主义哲学家皮尔士的推理、意义和行动理论，我们认为，以经验为基础的理论构建的指导原则应该是推理，而不是归纳。绑架指的是一种创造性的推理过程，旨在基于令人惊讶的研究证据产生新的假设和理论。我们认为，诱导性分析源于参与者的社会和智力地位，但可以通过仔细的方法论数据分析来进一步辅助。我们概述了正式的方法论步骤如何通过重访、陌生和替代用例的过程来丰富溯因分析。
A critical pathway for conceptual innovation in the social is the construction of theoretical ideas based on empirical data. Grounded theory has become a leading approach promising the construction of novel theories. Yet grounded theory–based theoretical innovation has been scarce in part because of its commitment to let theories emerge inductively rather than imposing analytic frameworks a priori. We note, along with a long philosophical tradition, that induction does not logically lead to novel theoretical insights. Drawing from the theory of inference, meaning, and action of pragmatist philosopher Charles S. Peirce, we argue that abduction, rather than induction, should be the guiding principle of empirically based theory construction. Abduction refers to a creative inferential process aimed at producing new hypotheses and theories based on surprising research evidence. We propose that abductive analysis arises from actors’ social and intellectual positions but can be further aided by careful methodological data analysis. We outline how formal methodological steps enrich abductive analysis through the processes of revisiting, defamiliarization, and alternative casing.