Psychometric properties of the TACT framework-Determining rigor in qualitative research.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The credibility of qualitative research has long been debated, with critics emphasizing the lack of rigor and the challenges of demonstrating it. In qualitative research, rigor encompasses explicit, detailed descriptions of various research stages, including problem framing, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The diversity inherent in qualitative research, originating from various beliefs and paradigms, challenges establishing universal guidelines for determining its rigor. Additionally, researchers' often unrecorded thought processes in qualitative studies further complicate the assessment of research quality.

Methods

To address these concerns, this article builds on the TACT framework, which was developed to teach postgraduate students and

SUBMITTER: Daniel BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800612 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature