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Validity in Qualitative Research: A Processual Approach

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Validity and reliability of research and its results are important elements to provide evidence of the quality of research in the organizational field. However, validity is better evidenced in quantitative studies than in qualitative research studies. As there is diversity within qualitative research methods and techniques, there is no universally accepted criteria to assess validity in qualitative studies; its usefulness is also questioned. Therefore, in this paper, we argue that qualitative research should adopt a processual view approach of validity since it should not be the product of a single test or just one step in the research. Processual validity both supports good research and helps in its reflection and guidance. To illustrate our approach, we present the processual approach adopted by one of the coauthors during the development of a research project. We highlight the validity assurance activities for both ex ante and ex post research, peer review and participation in an international conference, which corroborated the quality of the processual approach and the results that were obtained.

Source: The Qualitative Report

DOI: 10.46743/2160-3715/2019.3443

Authors: Paulo Hayashi, Gustavo Abib, Norberto Hoppen

Institutions: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Universidade Federal do Paraná, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos

Language: English

Topic: Qualitative Research Methods and Applications

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500

OpenAlex ID: W2941674539

FWCI: 57.73

Cites: 62

Cited by: 221

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