Journalartikel

Jahr der Veröffentlichung: 2023

Seiten: 245-259

Zeitschrift: European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults

Bandnummer: 14

Heftnummer: 2

ISSN: 2000-7426

Open Access Status: Gold

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.3384/rela.2000-7426.4160

Verlag: Linköpings University Electronic Press

Abstract: 
Beginning with Boeren's (2018) or Rubenson and Elfert's (2019) claims of under -recognition of quantitative methodology in adult education, authors use the ecological niche from biology as a metaphorical and heuristic model in order to consider the mechanisms determining the viability of research methodologies in education for adults. The authors discuss ecosystem factors affecting research methodologies and consider the situations of Germany and Canada to illustrate application of the niche metaphor. The conclusion stresses the complementary relevance and integrative value of different forms of research. Addressing diverse questions requires diverse methodologies and a rich ecosystem of resources and research capabilities.

Harvard-Zitierstil: Kapplinger, B. and Clair, R. (2023) Vacant or viable? Niche as metaphor for understanding the status of German and Canadian research approaches in adult education, European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults, 14(2), pp. 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3384/rela.2000-7426.4160

APA-Zitierstil: Kapplinger, B., & Clair, R. (2023). Vacant or viable? Niche as metaphor for understanding the status of German and Canadian research approaches in adult education. European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults. 14(2), 245-259. https://doi.org/10.3384/rela.2000-7426.4160