ABSTRACT

This study describes the causal powers of mechanisms in dynamic interplay with relevant contexts (socio-cultural-historical and interpersonal) by looking at the outcome patterns of a multigenerational food initiative from a critical realist perspective. Heuristic constructs taken from psychological, interactional, and group theories implied in the multigenerational initiative are discussed. Textual data, obtained from women (n = 104) from three generations in rural South Africa in 11 focus group discussions, were analyzed thematically to present outcome patterns. Findings illustrate the transformative potential of mechanisms, their interrelatedness on different levels, and the activation of a deeper level mechanism. Broad guidelines are proposed for sustainable intergenerational initiatives.

摘要

本研究通过从批判现实主义的角度观察多代食品倡议的结果模式，描述了与相关背景（社会-文化-历史和人际关系）动态相互作用的机制的因果力量。讨论了从多代倡议中隐含的心理、互动和群体理论中提取的启发式结构。在 11 次焦点小组讨论中从南非农村三代妇女 (n = 104) 获得的文本数据进行了专题分析，以呈现结果模式。研究结果说明了机制的变革潜力、它们在不同层次上的相互关联以及更深层次机制的激活。为可持续的代际倡议提出了广泛的指导方针。