The search for useful methodologies in occupational science.

@article{citeulike:1301788, abstract = {Debate currently exists on the soundness of various research methodologies in the social sciences. In the present paper, this question is addressed in relation to the emerging discipline of occupational science. First, the discipline of occupational science is defined. Next, two competing methodologies--Paradigm 1, Positivistic, and Paradigm 2, Naturalistic--are contrasted. The criteria of genuineness and trustworthiness are proposed as crucial for the evaluation of the soundness of available research methodologies for the extension of occupational science. Next, exemplars of research methodologies that meet these criteria are described. In the conclusion, the role that nonscientific ways of knowing, such as art and literature, may play in the understanding of human occupation is discussed.}, address = {Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90033.}, author = {Carlson, M. E. and Clark, F. A. }, citeulike-article-id = {1301788}, issn = {0272-9490}, journal = {Am J Occup Ther}, keywords = {discussion, flow, methodologies, occupational-science}, month = {March}, number = {3}, pages = {235--241}, posted-at = {2007-05-17 12:05:44}, priority = {2}, title = {The search for useful methodologies in occupational science.}, url = {http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2031524}, volume = {45}, year = {1991} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:1301788 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1301788 N2 - Debate currently exists on the soundness of various research methodologies in the social sciences. In the present paper, this question is addressed in relation to the emerging discipline of occupational science. First, the discipline of occupational science is defined. Next, two competing methodologies--Paradigm 1, Positivistic, and Paradigm 2, Naturalistic--are contrasted. The criteria of genuineness and trustworthiness are proposed as crucial for the evaluation of the soundness of available research methodologies for the extension of occupational science. Next, exemplars of research methodologies that meet these criteria are described. In the conclusion, the role that nonscientific ways of knowing, such as art and literature, may play in the understanding of human occupation is discussed. IS - 3 JF - Am J Occup Ther SN - 0272-9490 AD - Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90033. EP - 241 TI - The search for useful methodologies in occupational science. VL - 45 SP - 235 KW - discussion KW - flow KW - methodologies KW - occupational-science AU - Carlson, ME AU - Clark, FA PY - 1991/03// UR - http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2031524 ER -