Gütekriterien für die qualitative empirische Sozialforschung

The quality criteria for qualitative empirical social research are considered to be undefined, and there is a complex debate surrounding this issue. As a basis for these criteria, it is necessary to construct a viable model for the qualitative research paradigm, with the aim of establishing a theoretical foundation. Only on this basis can convincing quality criteria be established. This work explains these construction processes, initially constructing a theoretical model as a result and then naming six quality criteria with a view to practical research application and teaching. Constructivism forms the epistemological basis.