ADVANCING AN APPLIED THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF CREATING A LEGACY OF VALUES: A HOW-TO GUIDE
2024
Creating a Legacy of Values: A Guide for Researchers
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Author Information
Author(s): Sarah Neller, Kristin Cloyes, Gail Towsley
Primary Institution: University of Tennessee Knoxville
Hypothesis
How can researchers effectively connect data with theory to advance knowledge?
Conclusion
The study provides a practical guide for researchers to transparently report their prior knowledge and assumptions while refining their understanding through analysis.
Supporting Evidence
- The study outlines six steps for researchers to frame and evaluate their prior knowledge.
- It emphasizes the importance of connecting data with theory in qualitative research.
Takeaway
This study helps researchers understand how to use what they already know to improve their research and make it more trustworthy.
Methodology
An interpretive descriptive approach was used to explore the experiences of older adults creating their legacy of values.
Participant Demographics
Older adults who created their legacy of values.
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