Interpretative phenomenological analysis : theory, method and research /

Smith, Jonathan A.,

Interpretative phenomenological analysis : theory, method and research / Jonathan A. Smith, Paul Flowers and Michael Larkin. - 2nd edition. - xi, 225 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- 2. The theoretical foundations of IPA -- 3. Planning an IPA research study -- 4. Collecting data -- 5. Analysis -- 6. Writing -- 7. Advanced designs and innovative approaches -- 8. Connecting IPA with perspectives in the human sciences -- 9. Assessing validity and quality -- 10. Research Exemplar A: Health and illness -- 11. Research Exemplar B: Psychological distress -- 12. Research Exemplar C: Identity and life transitions -- 13. Conclusion and reflections on future developments.

"Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach committed to the examination of how people make sense of their major life experiences. This text provides a detailed guide to conducting IPA research, presenting the theoretical underpinnings of the approach, a comprehensive overview of the stages of an IPA research project, and examples of high-quality IPA studies."--Publisher website.

9781529753806 1529753805 9781529753790 1529753791

GBC1I5615 bnb

020386875 Uk


Phenomenological psychology.
Psychology--Research.

BF204.5 / .S58 2022

150.192

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