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Qualitative Methods in Psychology

A Research Guide

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Published: 1st October 2011
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Providing an accessible introduction to qualitative methods, this book combines a solid grounding in the theory behind research methods, with a practical guide to conducting qualitative investigations, and a critical assessment of these methods. Thoroughly revised, the new edition reflects the changes that have taken place in research methods in recent years and features a new three part layout, with the individual sections covering: Orientations -- broad considerations about qualitative research Methodologies -- includes worked examples of major different qualitative research approaches: observation, ethnography, interviewing, personal construct, psychosocial analysis, narrative enquiry and historical analyses Representations -- a guide to writing up qualitative research, with an emphasis on reflexivity and ethics The new edition covers the BPS syllabus for qualitative methods and includes new chapters on: Phenomenology Psychosocial analysis Narrative inquiry Future directions for qualitative research Emerging forms of representation Problems in qualitative research Qualitative Methods in Psychology 2nd edition is key reading for psychology students and professionals who use psychological research methods in their work.

Preface
Orientations
Phenomenology
Action Research
Positionalities
Methodologies
Observation
Ethnography
Interviewing
The Repertory Grid and its Possibilities
Psychosocial Analysis
Narrative Inquiry
Historical Analyses
Representations
Future Directions for Qualitative Research
New and Emerging Forms of Representation
Writing Up
Problems in / of Qualitative Research
Index
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ISBN: 9780335243051
ISBN-10: 0335243053
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 248
Published: 1st October 2011
Dimensions (cm): 24.38 x 19.05  x 1.6
Weight (kg): 0.536