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Can methodological requirements be fulfilled when studying concealed or unethical research objects? The case of astroturfing
De la difficile application des standards méthodologiques aux objets de recherche camouflés ou à l’éthique discutable: le cas de l’astroturfing
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Abstract
Scientific soundness is key in the development of research designs. Methodological choices bear the responsibility to demonstrate its obtainment. However, it is challenging to abide by these standards while dealing with hidden, masked or unethical objects. In this article, we share the various strat... mehr
Scientific soundness is key in the development of research designs. Methodological choices bear the responsibility to demonstrate its obtainment. However, it is challenging to abide by these standards while dealing with hidden, masked or unethical objects. In this article, we share the various strategies employed to aim at a sound scientific process in spite of astroturfing’s characteristics and of the methodological orientations it dictates. Facing the dilemma between the importance of scientific value and the richness of inductive and exploratory approaches, we question the influence of positivist research standards in communication studies. We fear these requirements may limit their development.... weniger
Klassifikation
Forschungsarten der Sozialforschung
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2013
Seitenangabe
S. 177-187
Zeitschriftentitel
ESSACHESS - Journal for Communication Studies, 6 (2013) 2
Heftthema
Secret, Publicity, and Social Sciences Research
ISSN
1775-352X
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)