Description
Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to a research method that investigates how people make sense of their lived experience in the context of their personal and social worlds.
Trade ReviewThis is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of interpretative phenomenological analysis; it is well written, carefully organized, engaging, and accessible. The authors have a remarkable knack for anticipating and effectively answering the questions that are typically raised by novice researchers as well as guiding them through the intricacies of qualitative research. -- Steen Halling, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, United States
From setting the background context to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through to offering exemplar studies, this book gives a thorough introduction to the steps a novice researcher will need to follow to conduct their first study using this method. The clear and concise summary also serves as an excellent refresher for anyone returning to IPA as an analytic method after some time away. An excellent addition to qualitative methodology bookshelves. -- Jane Montague, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom
Table of ContentsSeries Foreword—Clara E. Hill and Sarah Knox
Chapter 1: What Is Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis?
A Note on Terminology
Theoretical Underpinnings of IPA
Chapter 2: Designing an IPA Study
Choosing a Topic and a Research Question
Determining What Type of Data to Collect
Sampling and Recruiting Participants
Practical and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 3: Collecting Data
Rationale for an Interview Guide
How to Design an Interview Guide
Conducting the Interview
Transcription
Chapter 4: Analyzing the Data: Starting With the First Case
Step 1. Reading and Exploratory Notes
Step 2. Formulating Experiential Statements
Step 3. Finding Connections and Clustering Experiential Statements
Step 4. Compiling the Table of Person Experiential Themes
Some More Thoughts on Clustering and Compiling
One Case or More Than One Case?
Chapter 5: Cross-Case Analysis
Chapter 6: Writing Up the Study
Results Section
Other Sections of an IPA Manuscript
Chapter 7: Variations on the Method and More Complex Designs
Chapter 8: Methodological Integrity
Chapter 9: Summary and Conclusions
Deciding Whether IPA Is the Right Methodology for You
Concluding Words
Appendix: Exemplar Studies
References
Index
About the Authors
About the Series Editors
