Application of Interpretivism Theoretical Framework on the Management of University Records: Comparison of Selected Universities

Application of Interpretivism Theoretical Framework on the Management of University Records: Comparison of Selected Universities

Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9687-6.ch002
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Abstract

This research assessed the adoption of interpretivism paradigm as a theoretical framework. The interpretivism was adopted on a study comparing the University of Venda and the University of Witwatersrand archives and records management programme. This research was undertaken as part of PhD thesis. The study found that adoption of interpretivism paradigm improves credibility, transferability, and authenticity of the research. The research recommend that research in information sciences are to incorporate other paradigm such as positivism.
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Purpose Of Choosing Interpretivism Paradigm

The choice of interpretivism was determined by the research purpose and research questions. The research method was applied to answer research questions. This is because methodological thinking requires understanding the characteristics of questions that have the capability of leading high-quality research (Loseke, 2017, p. 38). Questions addressed in this research should be clear to address the objectives of the study. The researcher evaluated studies conducted by other scholars in information science. Any limitation on credibility methods that are considered acceptable severely limits the ability of a university to serve the needs of an organization.

Key Terms in this Chapter

Epistemology: This theory of knowledge is about methods, validity, and scope.

Interpretivism: This is a philosophical system focused on human construction.

Positivism: This is a philosophy based on statistical data. Knowledge is generated through observation.

Constructivism: The idea that participants create knowledge.

Qualitative Methodology: It is concerned with interpreting the meaning of the social phenomenon.

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