Qualitative psychology : a practical guide to research methods / Practical guide to research methods edited by Jonathan A. Smith. - 4th edition. - xii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Previous edition: 2015.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction / Jonathan A. Smith -- 2. Conceptual foundations of qualitative psychology / Peter Ashworth -- 3. Interpretative phenomenological analysis / Jonathan A. Smith and Mike Osborn -- 4. Grounded theory / Kathy Charmaz -- 5. Narrative psychology / Michael Murray -- 6. Conversation analysis / Paul Drew -- 7. Discourse analysis / Carla Willig -- 8. Thematic analysis: a reflexive approach / Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke and Nikki Hayfield -- 9. Cooperative inquiry: an action research practice / Sarah Riley and Peter Reason -- 10. Focus groups / Sue Wilkinson -- 11. Choosing your approach / Michael Larkin and Shoshana Gander- Zaucker -- 12. Demonstrating validity in qualitative psychology / Lucy Yardley.

"Undertaking qualitative research in psychology can seem like a daunting and complex process, especially when it comes to selecting the most appropriate approach for your project. This book provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the key approaches in qualitative psychology research from a world-leading group of academics and researchers"--Publisher's website.

152961645X 9781529616453 1529616441 9781529616446


Psychology--Research--Methodology--Textbooks.
Qualitative research--Textbooks.
Psychology--methods.
Qualitative Research.
Research Design.

BF76.5 / .Q3375 2024

150.72