Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

Now in its 4th Edition, Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology by Dennis Howitt provides a comprehensive, practical and up to date coverage of the area. With a clear and straightforward style, the book introduces qualitative research from data collection to analysis. Examples of real research and practical guidance for each methodological approach are included throughout to equip the reader with an understanding of the process and the skills to be able to carry out their own research. There are also dedicated sections on ethics, quality and report writing. All of this is achieved while providing a thorough theoretical and historical context for the qualitative methods. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Dennis Howitt is with Loughborough University

Part 1 Background to qualitative methods in psychology 1 What is qualitative research in psychology and was it really hidden? 2 How qualitative methods developed in psychology: the qualitative revolution Part 2 How to collect qualitative data 3 Qualitative interviewing 4 Focus groups 5 Ethnography/participant observation Part 3 Qualitative data analysis 6 How to transcribe recordings 7 Thematic analysis 8 Using grounded theory 9 Social constructionist discourse analysis and discursive psychology 10 Conversation analysis 11 Foucauldian discourse analysis 12 Phenomenology 13 Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) 14 Narrative analysis Part 4 Successful writing-up, ensuring quality and ethical clearance in qualitative research 15 How to write a good qualitative report 16 Ensuring quality in your research 17 How to obtain ethical clearance for qualitative research 18 Examples of qualitative report writing: learning to write good reports