Journal article
Authors list: Kapplinger, Bernd; Clair, Ralf St.
Publication year: 2023
Pages: 245-259
Journal: European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults
Volume number: 14
Issue number: 2
ISSN: 2000-7426
Open access status: Gold
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.3384/rela.2000-7426.4160
Publisher: 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.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: 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 Citation style: 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
Keywords
adult education research; Canada; comparative; quantitative research