Document Type : علمی - پژوهشی
Authors
Department of Educational Management, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
10.30471/mssh.2025.10538.2584
Abstract
This research explores deconstruction as an innovative approach to qualitative data analysis, particularly within social, cultural, and educational contexts. The inherent complexity and ambiguity of qualitative data necessitate deeper analytical methods. Deconstruction, by revealing hidden assumptions, internal contradictions, and power relations, facilitates multifaceted and critical analysis. This study examines the philosophical foundations of deconstruction, especially Derrida’s ideas, and presents an operational framework to address questions regarding the methods, tools, advantages, challenges, and applications of deconstruction in qualitative research. To conduct this review, a systematic search of scientific resources in domestic databases was performed using keywords such as deconstruction, qualitative research, Derrida, critical analysis, educational management, and meaning. Inclusion criteria for the study comprised articles specifically addressing the application of deconstruction in qualitative research and written in Persian. After an initial screening and review of titles and abstracts, 21 articles were selected for a complete study. The findings indicate that deconstruction, by questioning the stability of meaning, contributes to a deeper understanding of social and cultural phenomena and the development of new theories. In educational management, by critically analyzing curricula, policies, and evaluations, this approach challenges conventional beliefs and promotes the design of more equitable and learner-centered systems. However, the complexity of deconstruction necessitates adequate training and practice, as well as attention to context. As a complementary approach, deconstruction strengthens critical thinking and paves the way for positive transformations in the humanities. By examining the strengths and weaknesses of deconstruction, this research offers a more comprehensive understanding of this method and explores its relationship with other qualitative methods.
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