Qualitative psychology : a practical guide to research methods / edited by Jonathan A. Smith. - Second edition. - xi, 276 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-268) and index.

Introduction / Jonathan A. Smith -- Conceptual foundations of qualitative psychology / Peter Ashworth -- Phenomenology / Amedeo and Barbro Giorgi -- Interpretive phenomenological analysis / Jonathan A. Smith and Mike Osborn -- Grounded theory / Kathy Charmaz -- Narrative psychology / Michael Murray -- Conversation analysis / Paul Drew -- Discourse analysis / Carla Willig -- Focus groups / Sue Wilkinson -- Co-operative inquiry: an action research practice / Peter Rason and Sarah Riley -- Demonstrating validity in qualitative psychology / Lucy Yardley.

Covering all of the main qualitative approaches now used in psychology, this book offers a step-by-step guide to carrying out research using each method, with plenty of pedagogical advice.

1412930839 1412930847 9781412930833 9781412930840

2008295932


Psychology--Research--Methodology--Textbooks
Qualitative research--Textbooks

BF76.5 / .Q3375 2008

150.72