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Social Constructivist Meta-Ethnography
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: Received: 19 June 2023 / Approved: 20 June 2023 / Online: 20 June 2023 (03:14:41 CEST)
How to cite: Soundy, A. Social Constructivist Meta-Ethnography. Preprints 2023, 2023061380. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1380.v1 Soundy, A. Social Constructivist Meta-Ethnography. Preprints 2023, 2023061380. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1380.v1
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this review was to establish a modified meta-ethnography framework by integrating the traditional phases with methods from social constructivist grounded theory. The modified version was required to identify methods which can ensure analytic generalisability and honour critical inquiry. Method: A narrative synthesis review was undertaken using 4 electronic databases. Articles were located that described the methods and methodologies of meta-ethnography and social constructivist grounded theory. A synthesis was undertaken which integrated the methods of social constructivist grounded theory. Results: The meta-ethnography was undertaken in 5 phases: (1) The positionality of the researcher and the area of interest identified. (2) Identifying what is relevant. (3) Reading the study and determining how studies are related. (4) The iterative process of idea generation required for theory generation. And (5) Expression of the theory, model, or process. Conclusion: The current study provides a useful tool to support the development of a substantive theory (a theory in one area) which can be used then to consider its application in other areas. This approach will help create new lines of research and aid the explanation of problems in other areas.
Keywords
Review; Grounded Theory; Social Constructivism; Meta-ethnography; Qualitative
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Other
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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