Qualitative Psychology - A Practical Guide to Research Methods
Verlag | Sage Publications |
Auflage | 2015 |
Seiten | 312 |
Format | 18,6 x 1,8 x 23,2 cm |
Gewicht | 801 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
EAN | 9781446298466 |
Bestell-Nr | 44629846UA |
Edited by a world-leading group of academics and researchers, this book offers an accessible, critical and practical way into qualitative research in psychology.
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.
New to this Third Edition:
A chapter on Thematic Analysis A section on how to choose and select the most appropriate method for your project
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
1. Introduction - Jonathan A. Smith
2. Conceptual foundations of qualitative psychology - Peter Ashworth
3. Interpretative phenomenological analysis - Jonathan A. Smith and 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 - Sarah Riley and Peter Reason
9. Focus groups - Sue Wilkinson
10. Thematic analysis - Victoria Clarke, Virginia Braun, Nikki Hayfield
11. Choosing your approach - Michael Larkin
12. Demonstrating validity in qualitative psychology - Lucy Yardley
Rezension:
What a delight to have the 3rd edition of this important book! Jonathan Smith makes available the wisdom of the most savvy scholars in the field, and they in turn, succeed in communicating with clarity and coherence. This is a vital contribution to the classroom, and to the future of qualitative inquiry in psychology.
Kenneth J. Gergen, Senior Research Professor