Critical realism, your questions answered

[@Colleenybaby]

I'm using critical realism to inform my research addressing whole person care, specifically spirituality, from clinician and patient perspective for diabetes care.

[@DegreeDoctor]

That’s such a meaningful and important focus - critical realism fits beautifully with understanding the complexities of whole person care. It sounds like a fascinating project!

[@mfisher6325]

Thank you! This is a great explanation! The way I understand critical realism is a model of knowing that fits between intellectual certainty and intellectual doubt. Critical because it reveals the problematic motivations of belief and realism because it recognizes the quality of truth within reality. In other words, "I can know things but not in know them in their entirety." Or as you state, understanding what is beneath the surface to make informed observations and decisions. This view of critical realism is based on the thinking of John Polkinghorne and others.

[@DegreeDoctor]

This is such a thoughtful reflection on critical realism, and I love how you’ve captured its balance between certainty and doubt! Polkinghorne's ideas really do highlight the layers of understanding beneath the surface. Thank you for sharing this!

[@jaythemusicguy]

Using it, informing my qualitative phase of a mixed methods study to understand culture/beliefs and norms behind my quantitative results; really seeing the effects of agency and structure which can be analysed next!

[@DegreeDoctor]

Thanks for sharing how you're applying critical realism in your mixed methods study - it sounds fascinating! Exploring the interplay of agency and structure is such a key part of critical realism and adds depth to understanding your quantitative results. Best of luck with your next analysis phase! - Team Degree Doctor

[@strykermotlaloso6851]

Yes I'm using it

[@DegreeDoctor]

Hope it's going well! Let me know if you have any questions about it!

[@Leadershipcoachpaul]

Thank you! This video has been very helpful!

[@DegreeDoctor]

So glad you found it helpful! All the very best with your studies.

[@jodeesimpson2294]

thank you - this video really helps. I already started to map out the differences between these two. I am studying the experiences of neurodivergent speech and language therapists, particularly as many have reported struggling to thrive. I have some thoughts on this but really want to get down to the nitty gritty. People say it's because we need reasonable adjustments but my experience and the stories i'm hearing suggest that RAs on their own are not enough. I don't want to look at it from a facilitators / barriers perspective either as I feel this is too limiting and restrictive - all it does is give a list of does and don'ts. I actually think there are much bigger/widerspread/subtle underlying structures at play. This is where I think CR may be able to help

[@DegreeDoctor]

Thank you for sharing, Jodee! It sounds like your study is diving into such a critical area, and I love how you're thinking beyond surface-level solutions. Critical realism could indeed help you unpack those deeper, systemic structures and get to the 'why' behind the challenges neurodivergent therapists face. If you explore the interplay between individual experiences and those broader structures, I think you'll uncover some really valuable insights. Let me know if you'd like more input on using CR, happy to help!

[@ryanfleming9158]

Thanks for clarification crit theory vs realism

[@DegreeDoctor]

You're most welcome, hope the video was helpful!

[@Colleenybaby]

THANK YOU!

[@DegreeDoctor]

You're welcome!

[@nancykoskei5859]

Just finding out about it, am looking at types of Theories one being Critical Theory.

[@DegreeDoctor]

Critical Theory is such a fascinating area-good luck exploring it! If you have questions, feel free to ask!

[@anuaritammphwina6279]

I am using critical theory in exploring the lived experiences of racially minoritized youth in justice system Subject to out of court disposals. Thank you for the explanation

[@DegreeDoctor]

Thank you for sharing your approach! Critical theory is such a powerful lens for challenging systemic inequalities. Wishing you all the best with your research - feel free to reach out if you have more questions!

[@englebarne]

Yes I am using it - I like , and want to understand.

[@DegreeDoctor]

That’s great to hear you’re using critical realism! It can be such a valuable paradigm. Let us know if you have any specific questions - we’re happy to help! - Team Degree Doctor