Practical inquiry/theory in nursing

Stevenson, Chris

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2005.03379.x

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“…While there are clear factors that contribute to churches' success in community development as indicated on the thematic map (Figure 1), there is a serious information gap regarding the empirical study of churches' work in development at a fairly large scale. An examination of this nature can only be done through a practical inquiry approach (Göran n.d.;Stevenson 2005 …”

Section: Interpretation Of Results -Churches In Community Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…He further elaborates that the purpose of a practical inquiry is, through empirical study on practical matters in local practices, to contribute to general practical knowledge. Stevenson (2005) contrasts practical inquiry with positivist inquiry approaches by noting that positivist approaches produce theories that are detached from the practical situations of people and lack relevancy to everyday practice; practical inquiry, on the other hand, generates practical knowledge in the fluidity and flux of practical daily realities. He adds that practical theory is judged in terms of whether or not it helps people to 'go on' with their lives.…”

Section: Church Development Initiative -Practical Inquirymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Making community development at grassroots reality: Church-driven development approach in Zimbabwe’s context of severe poverty

Magezi

2017

In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi

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The critical role played by communities in development initiatives is globally acknowledged. Churches are key community institutions that play a crucial role in community development, yet their role is not well understood from an empirical perspective. A cross-sectional study of a church-driven community development initiative that was implemented in line with a practical inquiry approach, was conducted. The findings are presented and discussed, thereby leading to the conception of a holistic church-driven development approach that brings together different churches in the community. This approach responds to integrated community needs without focusing on one single issue, which is different to approaches advocated by some international development agencies and donors who recommend one or a few focused interventions.

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Section: Interpretation Of Results -Churches In Community Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Church Development Initiative -Practical Inquirymentioning

confidence: 99%

Making community development at grassroots reality: Church-driven development approach in Zimbabwe’s context of severe poverty

Magezi

2017

In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi

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“…There are many approaches, with different labels, that are inspired by Dewey's original notion of inquiry; as e.g. action science (Argyris et al, 1985), development action inquiry (Torbert, 1999), pragmatic-systemic inquiry (Cronen, 2001), practical inquiry (Stevenson, 2005;Goldkuhl, 2008a) and pragmatic inquiry (Metcalfe, 2008).…”

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Pragmatismvsinterpretivism in qualitative information systems research

Goldkuhl

2012

European Journal of Information Systems

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Qualitative research is often associated with interpretivism, but alternatives do exist. Besides critical research and sometimes positivism, qualitative research in information systems can be performed following a paradigm of pragmatism. This paradigm is associated with action, intervention and constructive knowledge. This paper has picked out interpretivism and pragmatism as two possible and important research paradigms for qualitative research in information systems. It clarifies each paradigm in an ideal-typical fashion and then conducts a comparison revealing commonalities and differences. The possibilities of combining pragmatism and interpretivism in qualitative research in information systems are analysed. A research case that combines interpretivism and pragmatism is used for illustration. The paper thus contributes to a discussion about different paradigms and methods for qualitative research in information systems.

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“…He further elaborated that the purpose of a practical inquiry is, through empirical study on practical matters in local practices, to contribute to general practical knowledge. Stevenson (2005) contrasted practical inquiry with positivist inquiry approaches by noting that positivist approaches produce theories that are detached from the practical situations of people and lack relevancy to everyday practice; practical inquiry, on the other hand, generates practical knowledge in the fluidity and flux of practical daily realities. He added that practical theory is judged in terms of whether or not it helps people to 'go on' with their lives.…”

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Church-driven primary health care: Models for an integrated church and community primary health care in Africa (a case study of the Salvation Army in East Africa)

Magezi

2018

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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The role of churches in primary health care delivery in Africa’s poor contexts is widely acknowledged. Discussion of churches’ work in health largely focuses on the spiritual side and tends to downplay (or overlook) the practical side. A clear challenge and gap in the role of churches in primary health delivery is the lack of clear models and approaches to determine the efficacy of the interventions. Hence, the role of churches as a player in the delivery of primary health care needs examination. This paper examines the role of church-driven primary health care, using a practical case study of the health work of the Salvation Army in East Africa. It outlines the primary health services rendered by the Salvation Army and deduces five models that emerged from the work of the various implementing churches in delivering primary health care. The article proceeds from an analysis of the meaning of primary health care and how churches are historically and currently positioned to contribute to primary health care. The article demonstrates that, viewed from a primary health care delivery perspective, churches in Africa play a critical practical contribution further to a spiritual role. From a practical theology perspective, the paper provides insight into how churches could operate in communities within the interface of church and health spaces. However, the church’s role and function is organic and differs in every community.

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Practical inquiry/theory in nursing

Abstract: Practical inquiry/theory offers the means to conduct cogent, collaborative, developmental research, although further "trying out" is required.

Cited by 25 publications

References 22 publications

Making community development at grassroots reality: Church-driven development approach in Zimbabwe’s context of severe poverty

Making community development at grassroots reality: Church-driven development approach in Zimbabwe’s context of severe poverty

Pragmatismvsinterpretivism in qualitative information systems research

Church-driven primary health care: Models for an integrated church and community primary health care in Africa (a case study of the Salvation Army in East Africa)

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