Stop... Just stop! The use and misuse of methodological template prescriptions in qualitative family business research and ways forward

IF 9.5 1区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Journal of Family Business Strategy Pub Date : 2023-11-08 DOI:10.1016/j.jfbs.2023.100595

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Abstract

Qualitative research can offer meaningful insights into the complexities of family businesses and inspire and inform theory development in family business as well as other fields. Unlike in quantitative approaches, there are no general standards for conducting and reporting qualitative research. In lieu of such standards, following templates in previously published papers has become a popular means of establishing a certain level of standardization in qualitative research. However, recent discussions about the detriments of mindless template use have highlighted the dangers of inappropriate standardization for research quality of qualitative research. This article raises awareness of the challenges and inherent risks of template prescriptions in qualitative family business research and proposes alternative avenues going forward. Scholars, as well as journal editors and reviewers, may take inspiration and orientation from these alternatives to harness the diversity and core strengths of qualitative family business research without enforcing generalized standards.

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停...停下来家族企业定性研究中方法论模板处方的使用和误用以及前进之路

定性研究可以为家族企业的复杂性提供有意义的见解，并为家族企业及其他领域的理论发展提供启发和参考。与定量研究方法不同，开展和报告定性研究没有通用标准。在没有此类标准的情况下，沿用以前发表的论文模板已成为定性研究建立一定程度标准化的流行方法。然而，最近关于盲目使用模板的弊端的讨论凸显了不适当的标准化对定性研究质量的危害。这篇文章提高了人们对家族企业定性研究中模板处方的挑战和内在风险的认识，并提出了未来的替代途径。学者以及期刊编辑和审稿人可以从这些替代方案中获得启发和指导，在不强制执行通用标准的情况下，利用家族企业定性研究的多样性和核心优势。

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Journal of Family Business Strategy Multiple-

CiteScore

11.40

自引率

19.40%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Family Business Strategy takes an international perspective, providing a platform for research that advances our understanding of family businesses. Welcoming submissions across various dimensions, the journal explores the intricate interplay between family dynamics and business operations, contributing new insights to this specialized field.