Authors
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Matthew M. McDaniel
University of British Columbia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7763-7611
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William A. Borgen
University of British Columbia
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Marla J. Buchanan
University of British Columbia
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Lee D. Butterfield
University of British Columbia
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Norm E. Amundson
University of British Columbia
Abstract
Since its introduction in 1954, the critical incident technique (CIT) has been modified for use within counselling psychology and undergone several contemporary enhancements. While the method’s procedures and history have been described thoroughly, its philosophical underpinnings have not. This article seeks to fill this gap by contrasting the most current iteration of the CIT (i.e., the enhanced critical incident technique, or ECIT) across the philosophy of science paradigms. The ECIT is found to contain specific and rigorous post-positive epistemological elements and a flexible ontological position. This makes the ECIT a malleable method that can meet the needs of researchers from multiple perspectives.
Author Biographies
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Matthew M. McDaniel, University of British Columbia
Matthew M. McDaniel is a Ph.D. candidate in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia. His interests include sustainability within difficult helping professions and the philosophy of science.
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William A. Borgen, University of British Columbia
William A. Borgen is a professor of counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia.
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Marla J. Buchanan, University of British Columbia
Marla J. Buchanan is a professor of counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia.
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Lee D. Butterfield, University of British Columbia
Lee D. Butterfield is an adjunct professor of counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia and a registered psychologist in private practice.
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Norm E. Amundson, University of British Columbia
Norm E. Amundson is a professor emeritus of counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia.
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