Recognising threshold concept experiences through network analysis

Susan Harrington, Viktor Dörfler

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Abstract

In this paper, we discuss how a quantitative methodological approach underpinned by an interpretivist philosophical position has been adopted for studying threshold concepts in autistic adults. An emergent research design has included the use of autoethnography, interviews about lived experience, and social network analysis to build a rich, meaningful picture of self-acceptance and finding a sense of belonging. We discuss how and why the approach evolved at each stage of the research, and why we believe quantitative methods should not automatically be discounted by interpretivist researchers. An argument in support of using all available and suitable methods, rather than imposing arbitrary restrictions on what a philosophical position allows, is made. Through discussing how each method added to the richness of the research, and enabled insights which would not have been possible otherwise, we explore the importance of pursuing good research, whichever form the data may take.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages24
Publication statusPublished - 2 Sept 2021
Event35th Annual Conference of the British Academy of Management - Online
Duration: 31 Aug 20213 Sept 2021
https://www.bam.ac.uk/events-landing/conference.html

Conference

Conference35th Annual Conference of the British Academy of Management
Abbreviated titleBAM 2021
Period31/08/213/09/21
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Keywords

  • network analysis
  • quantitative methods
  • interpretivism

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