I would like to consult with my respected fellow researchers regarding the role of propositions in exploratory qualitative research. My current study is interpretivist in nature and guided by open-ended research questions, aiming to inductively explore the perceptions and lived experiences of faculty members regarding motivational practices in higher education. Triggered by personal observations, the study is only exploring the phenomenon, and not guided by any assumptions. One of my friends, a researcher, has advised that the study should be explicitly framed by a proposition to help clarify the thesis and strengthen the conceptual thread. However, I think that given the exploratory design and the absence of hypothesis testing, a formal proposition may be unnecessary. I am therefore seeking input on whether including a proposition is appropriate in a qualitative, inductively-driven inquiry, and how such a framing might affect the interpretation, structure, or perceived rigor of the study. This is a thesis. I would immensely appreciate your input!

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