Theory and Theorizing in Family Research: Puzzle Building and Puzzle
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Bengtson, Vern L.; Acock, Alan C.; Allen, Katherine R.; Dilworth‐Anderson, Peggye; Klein, David M.

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“…A related issue to consider here is whether theory is invoked explicitly or implicitly (see Bengtson et al 2005). This is in reference to the use of theory in constructing study aims and questions, framing hypotheses, specifying models, conducting analyses, and interpreting results.…”

Section: Explicit and Implicit Uses Of Theorymentioning

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Theory in Religion, Aging, and Health: An Overview

2010

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This paper provides an overview of theory in religion, aging, and health. It offers both a primer on theory and a roadmap for researchers. Four “tenses” of theory are described—distinct ways that theory comes into play in this field: grand theory, mid-range theory, use of theoretical models, and positing of constructs which mediate or moderate putative religious effects. Examples are given of both explicit and implicit uses of theory. Sources of theory for this field are then identified, emphasizing perspectives of sociologists and psychologists, and discussion is given to limitations of theory. Finally, reflections are offered as to why theory matters.

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“…Family theory continues (often slowly) to evolve in relation to the changing demographic realities and diversities of today’s families (Bengtson et al 2005). It is not, however, a given that this process of change will occur in a timely, systematic, or planned manner.…”

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“…Many conceptual and methodological problems have been identified and discussed but not yet solved (Bengtson et al, 2005). It is important that as advances are made in family theory development and in the sophistication of qualitative and quantitative research methods, family nurse researchers consider these advances together.…”

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“…An epistemology is defined as a theory of knowledge; the "what" and the "how" of knowing (Bengtson et al, 2005). It frames the way families are defined and approached.…”

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Looking at Families in Nursing Research: Strategies for Study Design

Marcellus

2006

Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing

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Pediatric nurses have identified the importance of studying children within the context of their families. There have been calls for attention to the family as the focus of study and unit of analysis in nursing research. One of the most important strategies for designing a study that keeps the focus on the family is the maintenance of study integrity. All the strategic choices made by the researcher when developing the research design need to reflect the theoretical premises on which the study is built. Throughout the study design, components of well-constructed family research will demonstrate consistency with the overall conceptual framework.

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“…The result is that different researchers can produce different results when studying the same phenomenon. Theory serves many functions, including the identification of bias, the understanding of relationships between data, and the prediction of relations between phenomena (Bengtson, Acock, Allen, Dilworth-Anderson, & Klein, 2005). Lavee and Dollahite (1991) argue that the explicit use of theory, in all stages of the research process, must be emphasized so that family science can advance in complexity.…”

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A Critical Analysis of Western Perspectives on Families of Arab Descent

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Bekheet

2009

Journal of Family Issues

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Western research on families of Arab descent has increased in the current decade, compared to the previous 30 years. In this review of 256 empirical articles, through a critical postcolonial lens, domestic violence and family planning were the two most established areas of study. Generally, samples have come from a small group of countries such as Israel and Egypt, using primarily quantitative methodology. Theoretical development is limited in scope. Recommendations include a research agenda that is grounded in interdisciplinary and cross-national family theory and is informed by the perspectives of multiple family members.

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Theory and Theorizing in Family Research: Puzzle Building and Puzzle Solving

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Theory in Religion, Aging, and Health: An Overview

Theory in Religion, Aging, and Health: An Overview

Looking at Families in Nursing Research: Strategies for Study Design

A Critical Analysis of Western Perspectives on Families of Arab Descent

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