Description
Book SynopsisIntroducing Qualitative Research in Psychology is a vital resource for students new to qualitative psychology. It explains when each qualitative research method should be used, the procedures and techniques involved, and any limitations associated with such research. Throughout the new edition, material has been re-organized and updated to reflect developments in the field, while Carla Willig's style of writing, popular with students and lecturers alike, remains unchanged.
Key features of the new edition include:
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Two new chapters, one on metasynthesis and one on pluralism in qualitative research
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A broadening the Visual Methodologies chapter to include other non-linguistic methods of data collection that engage with the physical environment, such as the walking interview and object elicitation
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Information and analysis on innovative dissemination methods such as performances and exhibi
Table of ContentsChapter 1 – From Recipes to Adventures
Chapter 2 – Epistemological Bases for Qualitative Research
Chapter 3 – Qualitative Research Design and Data Collection
Chapter 4 – The Role of Interpretation
Chapter 5 – Putting together a research proposal
Chapter 6 – Thematic Analysis
Chapter 7 – Grounded Theory
Chapter 8 – Phenomenological Methods
Chapter 9 – Discursive Psychology
Chapter 10 – Foucauldian discourse analysis
Chapter 11 – Narrative Psychology
Chapter 12 – Visual and other non-linguistic methods
Chapter 13 – Pluralistic Qualitative Research
Chapter 14 – Metasynthesis
Chapter 15 – Evaluating qualitative research
Chapter 16 - Conclusion
