Abstract
A framework for synthesizing qualitative findings is described, and issues surrounding employment of this technique are discussed. Further debate on these issues is encouraged to develop and refine this framework. The practical importance of interpretive meta-synthesis is highlighted in relation to theory development.
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Qualitative researchRelation (database)PsychologyManagement scienceEngineering ethicsSociologyEpistemologyComputer scienceEngineeringSocial scienceData mining
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- 1996
- Type
- article
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 553-560
- Citations
- 477
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Louise Jensen,
Marion Allen
(1996).
Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Findings.
Qualitative Health Research
, 6
(4)
, 553-560.
https://doi.org/10.1177/104973239600600407
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- DOI
- 10.1177/104973239600600407