I'm curious about interpretivism in research and whether it primarily centers on studying individuals or if it can be extended to include groups as valid research subjects.
Specifically, I want to compare two different actor groups, assuming that each group shares similar worldviews internally but differs from one another.
Do you think interpretivism can effectively be applied to study groups, or is it only suited for understanding individual perspectives?
If you have any additional literature or resources on this topic, please feel free to share them with me! I'm eager to expand my knowledge.
All research has, at some level, interpretivism (though many deny it). You can apply interpretivism at a micro and macro level. Having two groups with different situations, like one group who graduated college and one group who dropped out, is frequently used (you could have more groups). A caveat: Don't assume super homogeneity. Talk about the outliers, the stubs of data that do not fit, and group overlap.
Interpretivism can indeed be effectively applied in the case you describe, especially if you're interested in understanding how shared worldviews manifest within the interactions, discussions, and practices of each group. By studying the discourse, communication, and interactions within these groups, you can uncover how their shared perspectives influence collective behaviour, decision-making, and relations with others.
In terms of literature, a good starting point would be studies that employ discourse analysis. But what are the specific groups you have in mind? Your original question is quite broad, making it challenging to offer particular suggestions.
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