Titel: | Combining, Distinguishing, and Generating Theories in Communication : A Domains of Analysis Framework; A Domains of Analysis Framework |
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Beteiligte: | , |
In: | Communication Research, 18, 1991, 2, S. 240-261 |
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SAGE Publications
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Medientyp: | Artikel, E-Artikel |
Umfang: | 240-261 |
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ISSN: |
0093-6502
1552-3810 |
DOI: | 10.1177/009365091018002006 |
veröffentlicht in: | Communication Research |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Schlagwörter: | |
Kollektion: | SAGE Publications (CrossRef) |
<jats:p> The rubric levels of analysis is a popular organizing theme for communication research, and there are arguments for both separating and combining levels. This article replaces the notion of levels, traditionally defined along a biopsycho-social continuum, with that of domains, a specification of any class of entities or things to which research can apply. Domains provide four advantages for communication research: (a) Domains define the set of entities to which theories and operations can refer; (b) domains are consistent with traditional levels but permit partial inclusion and exclusion of entities from multiple levels; (c) domains differentiate and link theories and operations; and (d) domains explain when theories can and cannot “cross” levels, and specify how to adjust inappropriate “cross-level” theories. Domains are defined and discussed separately in relation to theory and data collection. </jats:p> |