Critical Approaches for Nursing Research: Unpacking Critical Quantitative Inquiry (CritQuant)
Abstract
This editorial introduces a series on "Critical Approaches for Nursing Research," aiming to promote health equity research by challenging conventional approaches that may reinforce structural inequality. Critical research, which questions objectivity claims and exposes the socio-historical nature of knowledge, remains underutilized in nursing. This first editorial in the series specifically provides an overview of CritQuant (Critical Quantitative) inquiry, outlining its core principles and key methodological strategies. The next editorials in this series will focus on critical qualitative research, critical mixed methods research, and queer methods.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
Cultural Competency in Health Care
Health Policy Implementation Science
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Creative Nursing
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 153–155
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN