Critical Approaches for Nursing Research: Unpacking Critical Quantitative Inquiry (CritQuant)
Year: 2026
Type: editorial
Abstract: This editorial introduces a series on "Critical Approaches for Nursing Research," aiming to promote health equity research by challenging conventional approaches that may reinforce structural inequality. Critical research, which questions objectivity claims and exposes the socio-historical nature of knowledge, remains underutilized in nursing. This first editorial in the series specifically provides an overview of CritQuant (Critical Quantitative) inquiry, outlining its core principles and key methodological strategies. The next editorials in this series will focus on critical qualitative research, critical mixed methods research, and queer methods.
Source: Creative Nursing
Author: Ahtisham Younas
Institutions: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Biruni University
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,650
OpenAlex ID: W7119642436