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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2012-24, Social Research Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/socialresearch/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for additions or amendments.
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Objectification
Objectification (Versachlichung) is the expression of an idea in concrete form.
It is the process of ordering the world into concrete objects. It presents intentions, meanings, etc. as objects of sense for the purpose of scientific investigation.
The process through which we create external objects out of our internal thoughts. Also referred to as objectivation.
See also
Researching the Real World Section 1.7 for a detailed discussion of objectivity and subjectivity
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