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The reconciliation of humanism and positivism in the practice of consumer research: A view from the trenches

The reconciliation of humanism and positivism in the practice of consumer research: A view from... Abstract Consumer researchers commonly assert that humanism differs from positivism (what is referred to here as naturalism) on a number of dimensions. However, it is shown here that once terminological differences and methodological similarities are recognized, the remaining differences between humanism and naturalism within consumer research are few. While arguments persist at the philosophical extremes, it appears that practicing researchers have achieved considerable reconciliation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Springer Journals

The reconciliation of humanism and positivism in the practice of consumer research: A view from the trenches

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
1992 Academy of Marketing Science
ISSN
0092-0703
eISSN
1552-7824
DOI
10.1007/BF02723451
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Abstract

Abstract Consumer researchers commonly assert that humanism differs from positivism (what is referred to here as naturalism) on a number of dimensions. However, it is shown here that once terminological differences and methodological similarities are recognized, the remaining differences between humanism and naturalism within consumer research are few. While arguments persist at the philosophical extremes, it appears that practicing researchers have achieved considerable reconciliation.

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Journal of the Academy of Marketing ScienceSpringer Journals

Published: Mar 1, 1992

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