Consensual Qualitative Research : A Practical Resource for Investigating Social Science Phenomena

"This lively and practical text presents a fresh and comprehensive approach to conducting consensual qualitative research (CQR). CQR is an inductive method that is characterized by open-ended interview questions, small samples, a reliance on words over numbers, the importance of context, an integration of multiple viewpoints, and consensus of the research team. It is especially well-suited to research that requires rich descriptions of inner experiences, attitudes, and convictions. Written to help researchers navigate their way through qualitative techniques and methodology, leading expert Clara E. Hill and her associates provide readers with step-by-step practical guidance during each stage of the research process. Readers learn about adaptive ways of designing studies; collecting, coding, and analyzing data; and reporting findings. Key aspects of the researcher's craft are addressed, such as establishing the research team, recruiting and interviewing participants, adhering to ethical standards, raising cultural awareness, auditing within case analyses and cross analyses, and writing up the study. Intended as a user-friendly manual for graduate-level research courses and beyond, the text will be a valuable resource for both budding and experienced qualitative researchers for many years to come"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved) Introduction To Consensual Qualitative Research -- Philosophical And Historical Background Of Consensual Qualitative Research -- Getting Started -- The Research Team -- Biases And Expectations -- The Sample -- Data Collection -- Coding The Data: Domains And Core Ideas -- Cross-analysis -- Auditing -- Writing The Manuscript -- Qualitative Meta-analyses Of Consensual Qualitative Research Studies -- Establishing Trustworthiness In Consensual Qualitative Research Studies -- Considerations Related To Culture In Consensual Qualitative Research -- Ethical Considerations In Consensual Qualitative Research -- Annotated Bibliography Of Studies Using Consensual Qualitative Research -- Consensual Qualitative Research For Simple Qualitative Data: An Introduction To Cqr-m -- The Modification Of Consensual Qualitative Research For Case Study Research: An Introduction To Cqr-c. Edited By Clara E. Hill. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 257-266) And Index.