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Utilising theory to drive research in adapted physical education
Theory refers to established and emerging frameworks for conducting research. Theoretical paradigms underpin all research and are used to help researchers make decisions about the questions they ask, the methods they use and the interpretations they make. However, in adapted physical education research, scholars seldom report their theoretical position. This chapter provides an overview of two key ontological frameworks which underpin qualitative and quantitative research. We use these to discuss the necessity of acknowledging and engaging with theoretical debates for ensuring research quality. We conclude with some key questions to help researchers reflect on their own theoretical positions and how this can be used to inform future research.
History
School
- Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Published in
Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical EducationPages
81 - 95Publisher
RoutledgeVersion
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
Rights holder
© Taylor and FrancisPublisher statement
This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education on January 30, 2020, available online: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429052675Publication date
2020-01-30Copyright date
2020ISBN
9780367146115Publisher version
Language
- en