An introduction to the origins, history and principles of ethnography

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Ryan, G. 2017. An introduction to the origins, history and principles of ethnography. Nurse Researcher. 24 (4), pp. 15-21.. https://doi.org/10.7748.nr2017.e1470
AuthorsRyan, G.
Abstract

Background Ethnography is embedded in the history of research and has been considered a methodology in its own right. Its long history means those new to ethnography may find it complex to navigate the differing perspectives and its historical context. Philosophical perspectives further compound the complexities of understanding and making decisions about method. Aim To introduce the historical context of ethnography and its wide-ranging and differing perspectives. Discussion This paper provides an overview of the historical context of ethnography and discusses the different approaches to ethnography based on philosophical paradigms. Examples of ethnographic research in nursing literature are used to illustrate how these different approaches and types of ethnography can be used in nursing.

KeywordsEthnography; Philosophy; Nursing; Anthropology; Netnography; Research methods
Year2017
JournalNurse Researcher
Journal citation24 (4), pp. 15-21.
PublisherRoyal College of Nursing
ISSN135-15578
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.7748.nr2017.e1470
Web address (URL)https://journals.rcni.com/doi/abs/10.7748/nr.2017.e1470
hdl:10545/621410
Output statusPublished
Publication dates01 Mar 2017
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Deposited17 Feb 2017, 12:56
ContributorsUniversity of Derby
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