A Distinction between Emic Research and Etic Research

Autor/in	Gallagher, James J.
Titel	A Distinction between Emic Research and Etic Research
Quelle	In: Gifted and Talented International, 27 (2012) 1, S.71-72 (2 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1533-2276
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Political Influences; Cultural Influences; Researchers; Cultural Differences; Gifted; Talent; Economic Factors + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Political influence; Politischer Einfluss; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Researcher; Forscher; Kultureller Unterschied; Begabter, Hoch Begabter; Begabung; Hochbegabung; Ökonomischer Faktor
Abstract	Roland S. Persson (2012a) has made a significant contribution to the literature in pointing out the potential for cultural bias in the body of research related to gifted and talented. He encourages a distinction between emic research, where the results are limited to a particular culture and etic research, where the results can be generalised to all cultures. He believes that many researchers automatically assume that their results are etic in nature when, in fact, practically all research is emic in nature. In this commentary, the author points out that it is the responsibility of the researchers to be aware of the cultural limitations of their studies. He also raises the issue of political influence and the potentially negative influence on the research that is done to be a legitimate concern. He doubts that all research should be aligned with economic interests or industry. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. Western Kentucky University, Gary A. Ransdell Hall, 1906 College Heights Boulevard #11030. Tel: 270-745-4123; Fax: 270-745-6279; e-mail: headquarters@world-gifted.org; Web site: http://www.world-gifted.org/Publications
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10