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Revize kvalitativního přístupu v kontextu rozvoje smíšeného výzkumu

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Machovcová K.

Psychologie a její kontexty

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2017

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vol. 8

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issue 2

19–29

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Qualitative research has achieved a distinct position in the scientific conduct. Even though it might seem that there is still a dividing line between those focused on qualitative perspective and those preferring quantitative methods, in practice both approaches are often combined. In international literature this trend is reflected in the formulation of so-called third paradigm named mixed-methods. However tensions still remain and the international debate continues. This theoretical study departures from the qualitative research position and shares a reflection on some issues that might come up when trying to combine both qualitative and quantitative methods. In the first part of the following text principles for interpretative qualitative research tradition will be reviewed, theoretically embedded primarily in critical psychology. This philosophical standpoint dwelling in broader critical perspectives invites researchers to focus on complex data that are openly sensitive towards particular context, and analyze even extraordinary details. Qualitative researchers are interested in ambiguous moments, tensions, but also silences and omitted positions. They uncover dichotomies and false differentiation. Some inspiration for conducting qualitative research in interpretative tradition is offered, as well as example of research using both qualitative and quantitative methods with contradictory results is provided. So this parts concludes with stating importance of knowing ones position towards research and its possibilities. It also suggests that the basis for mixing methods is not smooth, even if the respective parties are interested in mutual collaboration and do not leave the option of mixing aside as such. In the next part of the text, overview on current debates on mixing methods resulting in establishing so-called third research paradigm is provided. While qualitative approach to research is typically embedded in interpretative paradigm, quantitative approaches tends to be embedded in positivism and related streams of thought. In order to reconcile possible contradictions some authors prefer to adopt a position called epistemological pragmatism. This enables to leave the discussion on inherent tensions between qualitative and quantitative approach based on epistemological differences and utilize respective methods to be able to fully engage their benefits and overcome disadvantages of each of them. On the other hand other authors acknowledge the possible epistemological conflicts and tensions and suggest to work with and through them, in the tradition described as dialectic pluralism. In this sense it seems difficult to use any method as just method, without the epistemological position that it might evoke. Overall the aim of the study is to introduce international debates evolving around theoretical background of research conduct with focus on interpretative qualitative paradigm and mixed methods. Thus the text can be inspiration and supplement for current debates in the Czech context.

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Prolegomenon to the thought style of the new history of psychology

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Pankalla A., Kilian A.

Studia Psychologica

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2018

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vol. 2

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issue 18

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The present article provides an introduction to the new history of psychology within the framework of critical perspective while offering some methodological solutions for contemporary historical research in psychology. We propose a new model of research for conducting studies in the history of psychology. This approach is predominantly concerned with reconstructing crypto thought styles, acknowledging the existence of peripheral sources of knowledge about human psychological life, and revealing hidden lines of inquiry, which will be presented using a contextual approach to the history of psychology. In this analysis, psychological knowledge will be treated as a product of social activities that occur un-der specific historical conditions and define the scope of psychological research. The proposed to examine history of psychology and investigative practice in a specific context will allow for deeper insight into the world’s history of psychology and provide new methods for studying psychological schools of thought and ideas established on the periphery of mainstream psychology. Finally, we offer words of encouragement for scholars engaging in a context-specific study of psychological thought and efforts made towards grasping the reality of a local soul.

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Poradnictwo kariery w społecznościach – model wspierania refleksyjnej praktyki

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Thomsen R.

Studia Poradoznawcze

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2016

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vol. 5

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The aim of this paper is to inspire practitioners and professionals to leave their offices to bring career guidance into communities that might not identify with career guidance at first. By making the effort to engage with communities, practitioners may bring about a critical change in career guidance practices as well as in the lives of the people in the communities. My argument in this paper proceeds in two parts. The first part considers the collective as a starting point for the development of meaningful career guidance activities. Based on previous research on career guidance in communities from a critical-psychology perspective, the paper introduces a social practice theory of career guidance. The social practice theory of career guidance argues that career guidance can be seen as a collective practice in which people can join forces with career guidance practitioners to analyse their situations and, based on these insights, to create new opportunities of future educational or vocational participation in society (Thomsen, 2012). The second part of the paper moves on to consider practical implications of taking the collective as a starting point for the development of a critically reflexive career guidance practice. The argument is organised around the following seven elements: Creating opportunity, structure and access; Entering a community and increasing visibility; Providing guidance in communities; Exploring potentials in guidance situations; Deciding on guidance activities; Developing, planning and implementing; and Documenting and evaluating. These elements are combined into a model for reflexive practice. Each of the elements is introduced, illustrated and examined, noting important areas for reflection and action.

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Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zainspirowanie doradców praktyków i specjalistów do opuszczania biur, aby przenieść poradnictwo kariery do społeczności, które z pozoru nie są identyfikowane jako odpowiednie miejsca do jego uprawiania. W społecznościach które zaangażują się, ten niewielki wysiłek może spowodować zasadniczą zmianę odczuwaną nie tylko w praktyce poradnictwa kariery, ale także w życiu ludzi w niej uczestniczących. Wywód w tym artykule przedstawiony jest w dwóch częściach. W pierwszej rozważana jest kolektywność jako punkt wyjścia do opracowania ważnych działań w zakresie poradnictwa kariery. Bazując na wcześniejszych badaniach dotyczących poradnictwa kariery w społecznościach, prowadzonych z perspektywy krytycznej psychologii, artykuł przedstawia teorię społecznej praktyki poradnictwa kariery. Zgodnie z nią poradnictwo może być postrzegane jako zbiorowa praktyka, w której ludzie wraz z doradcami kariery mogą połączyć siły w celu analizy swojej sytuacji i - na podstawie takiego wglądu - stworzyć nowe możliwości przyszłego edukacyjnego i zawodowego udziału w życiu społecznym (Thomsen, 2012). Druga część artykułu poświęcona jest analizie praktycznych konsekwencji przyjęcia kategorii zbiorowości, jako punktu wyjścia do opracowania krytycznej refleksyjnej praktyki poradnictwa kariery. Wywód jest zorganizowany wokół siedmiu następujących zagadnień: „Tworzenia możliwości, struktury i dostępu”; „Wchodzenia do społeczności i stopniowego zwiększania widoczności”; „Zapewniania poradnictwa w społecznościach”; „Badania potencjałów w sytuacjach poradniczych”; „Decydowania o działaniach poradniczych”; „ Opracowywania, planowania i wdrażania”; oraz „Dokumentowania i ewaluowania”. Z elementów tych składa się model refleksyjnej praktyki. Każdy z elementów jest przedstawiony, zilustrowany i przeanalizowany, z pokazaniem ważnych obszarów dla refleksji i działania.

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Revize kvalitativního přístupu v kontextu rozvoje smíšeného výzkumu

Prolegomenon to the thought style of the new history of psychology

Poradnictwo kariery w społecznościach – model wspierania refleksyjnej praktyki