This paper describes how critical realism was operationalized to provide an explanatory
framework for a small-scale qualitative study in the field of teacher education in a sub …

Research shapes our understanding of practice in powerful and important ways, in sports
coaching as in any other discipline. This innovative study explores the philosophical …

This article analyses contemporary issues relevant to understanding the changing nature of
management and managerial work. The argument is developed in four parts. First, to …

Entrepreneurs' use of linguistic practices, such as storytelling, in building legitimacy with
customers and others is well documented. Yet, not all entrepreneurs may equally use or …

Engaging with learner errors in mathematics classrooms is an important aspect of teacher
pedagogy which can support learner identification with mathematics. This study examined …

Eating psychopathology is prevalent among athletes yet little is known about how to
effectively support athletes with eating difficulties. This study aimed to understand athletes' …

The absence of discussions of identity that consider both subjective/personal and social
aspects of identity is an important concern in mathematics education research. This paper …

The discipline of psychology has been under-represented in the critical realist account of the
relationship between structure and agency. In this paper a critical realist perspective of …

We propose a critical realist-informed conception of entrepreneurial identity–the personal
power to create a new venture. Although most people have the power to become an …

Background The calls for increased numbers of researchers in rural health are growing. To
meet this demand, training is needed. If training is to be effective, the value placed on …