Qualitative psychology : a practical guide to research methods / edited by Jonathan A Smith

Contributor(s):

Smith, Jonathan A [editor]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781446298459
9781446298466 (pbk)

Subject(s):

Psychology -- Research -- Methodology

LOC classification:

BF76.5 QUA

Contents:

1. Introduction / Jonathan A. Smith 2. Conceptual foundations of qualitative psychology / Peter Ashworth 3. Interpretative phenomenological analysis / Mike Osborn 4. Grounded theory / Kathy Charmaz 5. Narrative psychology / Michael Murray 6. Conversation analysis / Paul Drew 7. Discourse analysis / Carla Willig 8. Cooperative inquiry: an action research practice / Peter Reason 9. Focus groups / Sue Wilkinson 10. Thematic analysis / Nikki Hayfield 11. Choosing your approach / Michael Larkin 12. Demonstrating validity in qualitative psychology / Lucy Yardle

Summary: Undertaking qualitative research in psychology can seem like a daunting and complex process, especially when it comes to selecting the most appropriate approach for your project or assignment. This book, written and edited by a world-leading group of academics and researchers, offers an accessible, critical and practical way into qualitative research in psychology. Each chapter provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to using a qualitative research method - from Conversation Analysis or Focus Groups to Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis or Narrative Psychology. Whatever approach you choose to take, this book will ensure you get it right from the start

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Undertaking qualitative research in psychology can seem like a daunting and complex process, especially when it comes to selecting the most appropriate approach for your project or assignment. This book, written and edited by a world-leading group of academics and researchers, offers an accessible, critical and practical way into qualitative research in psychology. Each chapter provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to using a qualitative research method - from Conversation Analysis or Focus Groups to Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis or Narrative Psychology. Whatever approach you choose to take, this book will ensure you get it right from the start

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