Epistemology in Qualitative Educational Research: A Review of Published Articles

Authors : Ömer Gökhan Ulum

Pages : 19-28

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Publication Date : 2016-11-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study explores the epistemological basis for qualitative educational research studies. Within this context, 20 qualitative studies on education were analysed and three dimensions were sorted out: (1) the purpose or aim of the study, (2) the rationale for the study, and (3) the occurrence of epistemological aspects (theory, paradigm, methodology and reflexivity). The study employed a retrospective descriptive approach to analyse research studies that have been conducted. Based on an examination, a random sample of 20 articles published between 2014 and 2015 in the Taylor & Francis Group content were determined. Based on the results, majority of the evaluated articles were found to have epistemological features. 
Keywords : epistemology, qualitative methods, research methods, educational research