Name and Briefly Describe the Four Qualitative Research Orientations

question 47

Essay

Name and briefly describe the four qualitative research orientations.

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Definitions:

Labeling Theory

A perspective in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the role of societal labels in the creation of deviance and the stigmatization of individuals.

Actual Causes

The direct, specific factors or conditions responsible for an outcome or event.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, eliciting a range of responses from disapproval to legal sanctions.

Phenomenological Theory

A philosophical approach focusing on individuals' subjective experiences and interpretations of the world.