TY - BOOK AU - Smith,Jonathan A. TI - Qualitative psychology: a practical guide to research methods SN - 9781529616446 AV - BF76.5 .Q3375 2024 U1 - 150.721 23 PY - 2024/// CY - London, Thousand Oaks, California PB - Sage KW - Psychology KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - Textbooks N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -