a practical guide to research methods Smith, Jonathan A. creator author. text cau 2024 4th edition. monographic eng

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xii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. "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 or assignment. This book, written and edited by a world-leading group of academics and researchers, offers an accessible, critical and practical way into qualitative research in psychology. Each chapter provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to using a qualitative research method - from Conversation Analysis or Focus Groups to Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis or Narrative Psychology. Whatever approach you choose to take, this book will ensure you get it right from the start"-- Introduction -- Conceptual foundations of qualitative psychology -- Interpretative phenomenological analysis -- Grounded theory -- Narrative psychology -- Conversation analysis -- Discourse analysis -- Thematic analysis: a reflexive approach -- Cooperative inquiry: an action research practice -- Focus groups -- Choosing your approach -- Demonstrating validity in qualitative psychology. Jonathan A. Smith. Includes bibliographical references and index. Psychology Research Methodology Textbooks BF76.5 .Q3375 2024 150.721 Q251 9781529616446 2023941972 DLC 230707 20260917040457.0 23217922 eng