[Nursing research: possibilities of Buber's philosophy]

Abstract

The nursing researches have collaborated to build the profession knowledge. The tendency in qualitative methodologies is evident, and among them we highlight the phenomenology approach. This paper will present the possibilities of Martin Buber's philosophy in research. In the field work, it can help the interview technique because it is related with relationship and dialogue. During the analyses phase it should be applied as a theoretical framework to interpretation. The Martin Buber's philosophy present elements to understand the encounter of presence among the humans beings, it came from the way of see himself/herself and the world. Thus, we understand the Buber's contribution as a theoretical framework to data production in qualitative research.