Epistemology at work: the ontological relationship between feminist methods, intersubjectivity and nursing research--a research exemplar.
This article explores the importance of strong epistemological and ontological links in nursing research by examining the design and process of a recent research project. The research topic concerns the relationship between self-concept and nursing practice. In this article, the authors demonstrate that commitment to a methodologically consistent process and the necessary associated epistemological and ontological positions provides a depth and structure to nursing research. It is the authors' belief that such consistency within research acts to strengthen the research process, and consequently strengthens nursing's research base and knowledge.
Walter
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School of Nursing and Health Care Practices, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales.
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Davis
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D019513:Feminism; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D015399:Nursing Research