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Advancing Complexity Theory as a Qualitative Research Methodology

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Although complexity theory is increasingly used to explain and understand complex health-system behavior, little is known about utilizing complexity theory to augment qualitative research methods. We advance this field by describing our use of complexity theory as a qualitative research methodology to explore sustainable health-care responses to intimate partner violence. We outline how complexity theory shaped our theoretical perspective, conceptualization of the research problem, and selection of methodology and methods. We show how a research methodology informed by complexity theory can capture new insights into complex problems, advancing the application of complexity theory and qualitative research design.

Source: International Journal of Qualitative Methods

DOI: 10.1177/1609406918782557

Authors: Claire Gear, Elizabeth Eppel, Jane Koziol-Mclain

Institutions: Auckland University of Technology, Victoria University of Wellington

Language: English

Topic: Qualitative Research Methods and Applications

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,650