Reflections on the ethnographic approach in three research studies

Authors

  • Neiva Francenely Cunha Vieira Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Luiza Jane Eyre de Souza Vieira Universidade de Fortaleza
  • Mirna Albuquerque Frota Instituto de Prevenção da Desnutrição e Excepcionalidade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000500014

Keywords:

cultural anthropology, research, nursing, culture

Abstract

This paper aims at analyzing three research studies that focused on the effects of the perception in adults´ attitudes with the purpose to improve the health care provided to children. Although each study had a distinct area of investigation, all of them adopted the ethnographic approach on the interaction between the adults and children. This work aimed at reporting the researchers' reflections with respect to: i) the adoption of the ethnographic approach in Nursing studies; ii) the theoretical perspectives that are relevant in the production of themes. Authors considered the value of this reflection after the research and its potential in order to understand how it can contribute to consolidate the health care theoretical frameworks in general, and the nursing care models, in particular.

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Published

2003-10-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 5 (2003)

Section

Review Article

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How to Cite

Reflections on the ethnographic approach in three research studies. (2003). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 11(5), 658-663. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000500014