Critical discourse analysis: new possibilities for scientific research in the mental health area

Authors

  • Leandro Barbosa de Pinho OMS; Centro Colaborador
  • Luciane Prado Kantorski Universidade Federal de Pelotas; Faculdade de Enfermagem e Obstetrícia
  • Antonio Miguel Bañon Hernández Universidade de Almería

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000100020

Keywords:

language arts, mental health, social sciences, linguistics

Abstract

The present study aims to get to know the philosophical, conceptual and methodological aspects of Critical Discourse Analysis, as a theoretical-methodological framework for research in the mental health area. Initially, the study presents a reflection on psychiatric discourse in history and at present, with the goal of introducing concepts and presuppositions that would guide the analysis of discursive processes. Discussions are presented about the historical milestones of Critical Discourse Analysis as an analytical framework in social sciences. Finally, the study presents its conceptual and methodological applications to research in the mental health area.

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Published

2009-02-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2009)

Section

nd

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How to Cite

Critical discourse analysis: new possibilities for scientific research in the mental health area. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(1), 126-132. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000100020