This paper traces the development of phenomenology as a philosophy originating from the
writings of Husserl to its use in phenomenological research and theory development in …

Practical Theology is a growing discipline in its own right, and the latest thinking in practical
theology; of how to use theological learning in practical situations, is fully explored in this …

The term 'reflexivity', as it applies to nursing, is poorly described and elusive. Yet it
represents a new chapter in qualitative research, argues Maura Dowling, closing the door …

Qualitative interviews are widely and often uncritically adopted for health care research, with
little justification of therapeutic value. Although they might provide valuable insights into the …

Between joy and sorrow: being a parent of a child with developmental disability Aim. This
study explored the experiences of parents who have children with significant developmental …

Title. Reflexivity, critical qualitative research and emancipation: a Foucauldian perspective.
Aim. In this paper, we consider reflexivity, not only as a concept of qualitative validity, but …

Aims and objectives. The aim of this study is to assess the attitudes of students towards
disabled people and provide suggestions to make necessary changes in the curricula …

Abstract In this article, Helen Hand provides an account of personal experience as a novice
researcher collecting data using semi-structured interviews. The data were collected as part …

Introduction Reflexivity involves recognition of the researcher's integral part of the social
world being studied (Ersser 1996). In this paper, based on ongoing research into patient and …

scullion pa (2010) Models of disability: their influence in nursing and potential role in
challenging discrimination. Journal of Advanced Nursing66 (3), 697–707. Abstract Aim. This …