Applied Qualitative Research in Psychology


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With a highly pragmatic, yet rigorous and pragmatically driven approach, this edited book explores demonstrates qualitative research with an applied approach. Using not only theory but real world setting, readers are introduced to the function and relevance of qualitative methods in psychological research. Exemplified through the contributions of various experts from across the different sub-disciplines of psychology, this text takes a versatile approach to explaining methods in research and covers a broad range of methods in a variety of settings. This book will appeal to those with an interest in qualitative methods across the spectrum of psychology and beyond. Offering an introduction to applied qualitative research in psychology with a distinctively applied approach, this title is apt for undergraduate psychology students taking modules in research methods, executing research-based projects or those undertaking Masters and taught doctoral level programs in psychology.




Applied Qualitative Research Design


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This book gives a thorough structure to making, overseeing, and deciphering subjective research considers that yield legitimate and valuable data. Cases of concentrates from an extensive variety of orders represent the qualities, impediments, and uses of the essential subjective strategies: inside and out meetings, center gathering dialogs, ethnography, content investigation, and contextual analysis and account look into. Following a reliable arrangement, parts demonstrate to understudies and scientists proper methodologies to execute every strategy inside a worldview unbiased and adaptable Total Quality Framework (TQF) containing four interrelated segments: Credibility, Analyzability, Transparency, and Usefulness. The book additionally addresses utilizations of the TQF to the composition, survey, and assessment of subjective research proposition and original copies. This book indicates how the parts of configuration interface with each other, and gives a methodology to making intelligent and workable connections among these plan segments, featuring key outline issues.




Applied Qualitative Research Design


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"This unique text provides a comprehensive framework for creating, managing, and interpreting qualitative research studies that yield valid and useful information. Examples of studies from a wide range of disciplines illustrate the strengths, limitations, and applications of the primary qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, ethnography, content analysis, and case study and narrative research. Following a consistent format, chapters show students and researchers how to implement each method within a paradigm-neutral and flexible Total Quality Framework (TQF) comprising four interrelated components: Credibility, Analyzability, Transparency, and Usefulness. Unlike other texts that relegate quality issues to one or two chapters, detailed discussions of such crucial topics as construct validity, inter-researcher reliability, researcher bias, and verification strategies are featured throughout. The book also addresses applications of the TQF to the writing, review, and evaluation of qualitative research proposals and manuscripts. KEY WORDS/SUBJECT AREAS: case study, content analysis, ethnographic, ethnography, focus groups, interviews, narrative, proposal writing, qualitative research, reliability, research designs, research methods, standards, studies, the literacy, total quality framework, transparency AUDIENCE: Graduate students and instructors in education, sociology, psychology, social work, management, communications, and nursing; researchers and evaluators seeking guidance for their qualitative research work. "--




The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in Psychology


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The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in Psychology provides comprehensive coverage of the qualitative methods, strategies and research issues in psychology, combining ′how-to-do-it′ summaries with an examination of historical and theoretical foundations. Examples from recent research are used to illustrate how each method has been applied, the data analysed and insights gained. Chapters provide a ′state of the art′ review, take stock of what′s been achieved so far and map trajectories for future developments. As such, the book will constitute a valuable resource for both experienced qualitative researchers and novices for many years to come. The Handbook is divided into three main sections. Part 1: Methods contains fourteen chapters on methodological approaches, ranging from established ones like Ethnography and Grounded Theory to more recent ones such as Memory Work. Part 2: Perspectives & Techniques includes chapters on Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research, key alternative standpoints such as Feminism, the use of computer technologies and the internet in qualitative research. Part 3: Applications reviews qualitative methods applied to13 sub-disciplines ranging from Cognitive to Post-colonial Psychology.




Developmental Research Methods


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Exploring every step in the research process, this book covers issues in experimental design as well as procedural skills necessary to translate design into research, and provides up to date discussion on topics such as attacment and theory of mind.




Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity


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Designed especially for students in sport and physical activity, this book provides a detailed guide to planning, undertaking, and writing up qualitative research. Opening with a discussion of the main traits of qualitative inquiry and its use in sport and physical activity, the authors provide a coherent and accessible overview of qualitative research using numerous examples to bring the text alive. The book is divided into five parts informed by stages in the research process, with chapters on: • early steps in the research process • ethics • choosing your an approach • methods of data collection • analysing the data • writing up and disseminating your findings. This is essential reading for undergraduate and Masters students carrying out a qualitative research project in sport and physical activity and for PhD students looking to refresh their knowledge.




Applying Qualitative Research Methods to Management Science


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In academic research, qualitative analysis is a pillar for understanding complex phenomena in science and management. However, researchers and practitioners often face challenges navigating the ever-evolving landscape of qualitative methodologies and their integration into empirical projects. This knowledge gap can hinder the practical application of qualitative approaches, leading to suboptimal research outcomes and missed opportunities for insightful discoveries. Applying Qualitative Research Methods to Management Science serves as a beacon for researchers, practitioners, and students, providing a detailed roadmap to navigate the intricacies of qualitative analysis. Each chapter, authored by esteemed experts in the field, delves into specific qualitative themes and methodologies, offering practical insights and theoretical foundations based on the latest academic research. This book empowers readers to conduct rigorous and impactful qualitative research in diverse contexts by bridging the gap between theory and application.




Essential Research Methods in Psychology


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Looking for a comprehensive and engaging research methods textbook for your psychology studies? Look no further than Essential Research Methods in Psychology! This book covers the most used methods for successful research in psychology, with a balance of quantitative and qualitative methods. It is written in an accessible and witty style that will keep you engaged and curious throughout your learning journey. With real published research examples from core domains in psychology, such as social, developmental, cognitive, biological, and individual differences, you′ll learn how to apply the methodology to real-world scenarios. Plus, you′ll develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of ethical considerations that are crucial to conducting research in an ethical and responsible manner. Other features include: Skoolkid errors (examples of) Ig Nobel Prize (satiric prizes which make you laugh and think) Whoa there! (stop and think) Whether you′re studying for an introductory methods course or designing a research project, Essential Research Methods in Psychology will equip you for success.




Psychological Research


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Starting a research project, however large or small can be a daunting prospect. New researchers can be confronted with a huge number of options not only of topic, but of conceptual underpinning. It is quite possible to conduct research into say, memory, from a number of research traditions. Psychology also has links with several other disciplines and it is possible to utilise their techniques; the difficulty is quite simply the wide variety of methodological approaches that psychological research embraces. In this collection, authors have been recruited to explain a wide range of different research strategies and theories with examples from their own work. Their successes as well as the problems they encountered are explained to provide a comprehensive and practical guide for all new researchers. The collection will be a great help to undergraduates about to start final year projects and should be required reading for all those thinking of graduate level research.




Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research and Practice


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A range of methods and types of organizations are covered. Additionally, an Editorial and three commentaries upon the collection are included.