Qualitative research methods in psychology: combining core approaches: From core to combined approaches

Providing practical guidance on carrying out qualitative research in psychology, using methods singly or in combination, this textbook supports students from the beginning of their research experience at undergraduate level through to postgraduate research and beyond. The text introduces four widely used qualitative approaches, grounded theory, interpretative phenomenological analysis, discourse analysis and narrative analysis - and then considers ways of combining the approaches. Each chapter focuses on practical aspects of pluralistic study design and application, including participant recruitment, ethics, data interpretation and writing up. The book reflects the latest developments in qualitative research and includes several features designed to illustrate the applications of these, including: Clear chapter introductions and summaries Descriptive case studies and group projects Reflections on practice Problem-based questions Research examples The contributors bring personal insight into qualitative research practice, covering key areas of psychology, including: health psychology, social psychology, criminal psychology, gender studies, psychotherapy and counselling psychology and organizational psychology. Contributors: Cigdem Esin, Amanda Holt, Pnina Shinebourne and Sevasti-Melissa Nolas "This book provides an introduction to four widely used qualitative research methods, followed by a detailed discussion of a pluralistic approach to qualitative researchmakes exceellent use of questions both in order to help the reader gain clarity as well as to encourage reflexivity." The Psychologist, May 2012 "The book makes excellent use of questions throughout, both in order to help the reader gain clarity regarding the ontological and epistemological assumptions underpinning different approaches to qualitative research, as well as to encourage reflexivity regarding the process of conducting qualitative research. The discussion of pluralism in Part 2 of the book is detailed and helpful, providing both guidance as to how to work pluralistically, as well as offering a welcome argument in favour of llooseningthe bonds of 'methodolatry, and to allow the research to be driven by questions and curiosity rather than by the researcher's commitment to a particular methodological approach." Carla Willig, Professor of Psychology, City University, London, UK "Essential for any Qualitative researcher" @Quiet_Rumours "Covers a wide range of topics" @jennacondie Providing practical guidance on carrying out qualitative research in psychology, using methods singly or in combination, this textbook supports students from the beginning of their research experience at undergraduate level through to postgraduate research and beyond. The text introduces four widely used qualitative approaches, grounded theory, interpretative phenomenological analysis, discourse analysis and narrative analysis - and then considers ways of combining the approaches. Each chapter focuses on practical aspects of pluralistic study design and application, including participant recruitment, ethics, data interpretation and writing up. The book reflects the latest developments in qualitative research and includes several features designed to illustrate the applications of these, Providing Practical Guidance On Carrying Out Qualitative Research In Psychology, Using Methods Singly Or In Combination, This Textbook Supports Students From The Beginning Of Their Research Experience At Undergraduate Level Through To Postgraduate Research And Beyond. The Test Introduces Four Widely Used Qualitative Approaches, Grounded Theory, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Discourse Analysis And Narrative Analysis - And Then Considers Ways Of Combining The Approaches. Each Chapter Focuses On Practical Aspects Of Pluralistic Study Design And Application, Including Participant Recruitment, Ethics, Data Interpretation And Writing Up. The Book Reflects The Latest Developments In Qualitative Research And Includes Several Features Designed To Illustrate The Applications Of These, Including: Clear Chapter Introductions And Summariesdescriptive Case Studies And Group Projectsreflections On Practiceproblem-based Questionsresearch Examples The Contributors Bring Personal Insight Into Qualitative Research Practice, Covering Key Areas Of Psychology, Including: Health Psychology, Social Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Gender Studies, Psychotherapy And Counselling Psychology And Organizational Psychology. This Book Provides An Introduction To Four Widely Used Qualitative Research Methods, Followed By A Detailed Discussion Of A Pluralistic Approach To Qualitative Research, Makes Excellent Use Of Questions Both In Order To Help The Reader Gain Clarity As Well As To Encourage Reflexivity. The Psychologist, May 2012 This Book Introduces The Single Use Of Four Widely-used Qualitative Approaches And Then Introduces Ways And Applications Of Using The Approaches In Combination. Personal Insight Into Qualitative Research Practice From Each Of The Contributors Covers Health Psychology, Social Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Gender Studies Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology And Organizational Psychology-- Pt.1 Some Core Approaches -- Qualitative Research In Psychology / Nollaig Frost -- Grounded Theory Approaches / Sevasti-melissa Nolas -- Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis / Pnina Shinebourne -- Discourse Analysis Approaches / Amanda Holt -- Narrative Analysis Approaches / Cigdem Esin -- Pt. 2 Combining Core Approaches -- Pragmatics Of Pluralistic Qualitative Research / Sevasti-melissa Nolas -- Interpreting Data Pluralistically / Nollaig Frost -- Writing Up Pluralistic Qualitative Research / Nollaig Frost -- Looking Forward / Nollaig Frost. Nollaig Frost. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 197-214) And Index. Half title ......Page 2 Title page ......Page 4 Copyright ......Page 5 Table of Contents......Page 6 Contributors......Page 8 Acknowledgements......Page 10 PART 1 Some Core Approaches......Page 12 CHAPTER 1 Qualitative Research in Psychology......Page 14 CHAPTER 2 Grounded Theory Approaches......Page 27 CHAPTER 3 Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis......Page 55 CHAPTER 4 Discourse Analysis Approaches......Page 77 CHAPTER 5 Narrative Analysis Approaches......Page 103 PART 2 Combining Core Approaches......Page 130 CHAPTER 6 Pragmatics of Pluralistic Qualitative Research......Page 132 CHAPTER 7 Interpreting Data Pluralistically......Page 156 CHAPTER 8 Writing Up Pluralistic Qualitative Research......Page 172 CHAPTER 9 Looking Forward......Page 196 Glossary......Page 204 References......Page 208 Index......Page 226 Adverts......Page 235 Back cover ......Page 242