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Title:
Qualitative psychology : a practical guide to research methods
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
London : Sage Publications Ltd, 2008
Physical Description:
xi, 276 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781412930833
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Summary

Covering all the main qualitative approaches now used in psychology - the Second Edition offers readers a step-by-step guide to carrying out research using each particular method with plenty of pedagogical advice. All chapters are written by international experts - many of them key figures in either the inception or development of their chosen method.

Key features of the Second Edition include:

- updated and extended chapters

- examples of good research studies using each approach

- text boxes and further readings


Table of Contents

IntroductionJonathan A Smith
Conceptual Foundations of Qualitative PsychologyPeter Ashworth
PhenomenologyAmedeo and Barbro Giorgi
Interpretive Phenomenological AnalysisJonathan A Smith and Mike Osborn
Grounded TheoryKathy Charmaz
Narrative PsychologyMichael Murray
Conversation AnalysisPaul Drew
Discourse AnalysisCarla Willig
Focus GroupsSue Wilkinson
Co-operative InquiryPeter Reason and Sarah Riley
An Action Research Practice
Demonstrating Validity in Qualitative PsychologyLucy Yardley
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