Viewing truth as subjective and socially constructed rather than an objective reality.
Questioning the right of an inquirer to represent the views of others, particularly marginalized groups. The Constructivist Credo
Lincoln and Guba maintain that the constructivist paradigm is fundamentally distinct from quantitative or scientific inquiry, though they acknowledge that mixed methods can add context. Context and Legacy Viewing truth as subjective and socially constructed rather
It identifies the human researcher as the primary interpretive instrument, uniquely capable of negotiation and document analysis. The Constructivist Credo