What is it about?
In this article, we reflect on a study based on a critical realist stance and develop a model of reality as an open system and the determinants/components of structure in critical realism. In relation to this, we explore the methodological approach chosen based on critical realist ontology and epistemology, namely a qualitative case study.
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Why is it important?
The model of reality as an open system establishes as part of the study provides a tool for other researchers to use in their own operationalisation of critical realism in a variety of different settings.
Perspectives
This study contributes to the literature on qualitative applications of critical realism by providing a detailed example of how the research paradigm influenced choices at every stage of the case study process.
Prof. Dr. Olivier Fuchs
Technische Hochschule Koln
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This page is a summary of: Operationalising critical realism for case study research, Qualitative Research Journal, September 2023, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/qrj-07-2023-0118.
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