Applicability of the Criteria of Rigor and Ethics in Qualitative Research

Authors

  • Ana Lucia Noreña Author Universidad de Alicante
  • Noemi Alcaraz-Moreno Author Universidad de Colima
  • Juan Guillermo Rojas Author Universidad de Alicante
  • Dinora Rebolledo Malpica Author Universidad de Barquisimeto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5294/aqui.2012.12.3.5

Keywords:

Investigación cualitativa, ética, evaluación, investigación en enfermería (Fuente, DeCs, Bireme).

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on how to guarantee quality in a qualitative study. The criteria of rigor and ethics that need to

be considered in research pursuant to this model are highlighted as basic concepts. Reliability and validity, and the respective criteria

that allow for their verification, also are described. Details are provided on some of the ethical elements that require careful oversight

during the research process and contribute to quality and scientific rigor. In conclusion, the article cites the criteria of rigor and ethics, and

their respective interrelationship, as fundamental pillars in evaluating research intended to explore subjective aspects of human nature.

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Author Biographies

Ana Lucia Noreña, Universidad de Alicante

Doctora en Enfermería. Profesor Ayudante LOU. Departamento de Enfermería Universidad de Alicante-España

 

Noemi Alcaraz-Moreno, Universidad de Colima

Doctora en Enfermería. Profesora a tiempo completo.Facultad de Enfermería.Universidad de Colima. México.

Juan Guillermo Rojas, Universidad de Alicante

Profesor.Facultad de Enfermería. Universidad de Antioquia-Colombia.Doctorando del programa "Enfermería y Cultura de los Cuidados". Departamento de Enfermería. Universidad de Alicante-España

Dinora Rebolledo Malpica, Universidad de Barquisimeto

Doctora en Enfermería. Profesora de la Facultad de Enfermería. Universidad de Barquisimeto. Venezuela.

Published

2012-09-11

How to Cite

Noreña, A. L., Alcaraz-Moreno, N., Rojas, J. G., & Rebolledo Malpica, D. (2012). Applicability of the Criteria of Rigor and Ethics in Qualitative Research. Aquichan, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.5294/aqui.2012.12.3.5

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