Challenges related to the analytical process in realist evaluation and latest developments on the use of NVivo from a realist perspective

Bergeron, Dave A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8404-665X et Gaboury, Isabelle (2020). Challenges related to the analytical process in realist evaluation and latest developments on the use of NVivo from a realist perspective. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 23 (3). pp. 355-365.

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Résumé

Realist evaluation (RE) is a research design increasingly used in program evaluation, that aims to explore and understand the influence of context and underlying mechanisms on intervention or program outcomes. Several methodological challenges, however, are associated with this approach. This article summarizes RE key principles and examines some documented challenges and solutions when analyzing RE data, including the development of Context-Mechanism-Outcome configurations. An analytic method using NVivo features is also presented. This method makes it possible to respond to certain analytic difficulties associated with RE by facilitating the identification of patterns and ensuring transparency in the analytical process. -- Keywords : Realist evaluation ; qualitative data analysis software ; NVivo ; C-M-O configuration.

Type de document :	Article
Validation par les pairs :	Oui
Mots-clés :	Evaluation Realiste Programme Logiciel Analyse Données Qualitatives Contexte Mécanisme Résultat C-M-O Configuration Méthodologie Sciences Infirmières
Départements et unités départementales :	Département des sciences de la santé > Sciences infirmières
Date de dépôt :	23 févr. 2022 15:26
Dernière modification :	05 oct. 2023 12:54
URI :	https://semaphore.uqar.ca/id/eprint/1973