Conversation analysis and ethnomethodology: the centrality of interaction

Journal title SALUTE E SOCIETÀ
Author/s Timothy Halkowski, Gill Virginia Teas
Publishing Year 2013 Issue 2013/1EN
Language English Pages 22 P. 203-224 File size 284 KB
DOI 10.3280/SES2013-001015EN
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The paper summarizes the theoretical and methodological principles of Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis, two approaches which focus on the understanding of social action as it is produced by participants themselves. Particularly, the authors discuss the strengths and potentials of the two approaches in highlighting features of the communication between patients and health providers. The attention to the temporal and the collaborative character of talk is discussed as unique to Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis and considered as powerful way to understand how participants organize their actions and activities in the consultation. Finally the authors hint to the implications of the conversation analytic study of healthcare interactions for medical practice.

Keywords: Ethnomethodology, Conversation Analysis, temporality, social action, participants’ categories, healthcare interaction

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Timothy Halkowski, Gill Virginia Teas, Conversation analysis and ethnomethodology: the centrality of interaction in "SALUTE E SOCIETÀ" 1EN/2013, pp 203-224, DOI: 10.3280/SES2013-001015EN