Qualitative Research Methods

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4129-2225-8
Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 239 mm x 194 mm, Gewicht: 736 g

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Qualitative Research Methods is based on the authors' highly successful multidisciplinary qualitative methods workshops, which have been conducted for over a decade. In this book the authors propose a 'qualitative research cycle' that leads students through the selection of appropriate methods, the collection of data and the transformation of findings into a finished project. It provides a clear explanation of the nature of qualitative research and its key concepts. Topics covered include:

o formulating qualitative research questions

o ethical issues

o in-depth interviews

o focus group discussions

o observation

o coding

o data analysis

o writing up qualitative research

This text is ideal for any students taking a qualitative methods course or producing a qualitative research project at undergraduate or graduate level. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and field examples from a range of international contexts. The practical techniques are also accompanied by the author's own research tools including interview guides, real coded data and comprehensive research checklists.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hennink, Monique

Hutter, Inge

Bailey, Ajay

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Forschung und Information Forschungsmethodik, Wissenschaftliche Ausstattung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the Book
Who is This Book For?
The Qualitative Research Cycle
Structure of the Book
Features of this Book
The Nature of Qualitative Research
What is Qualitative Research?
When to Conduct Qualitative Research
The Underlying Interpretive Paradigm

Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Verstehen and Understanding

The Emic and Etic Perspective

Subjectivity and The Need for Reflexivity

Our Approach to Qualitative Research
Evaluating quality

PART ONE: THE DESIGN CYCLE
The Design Cycle
Introduction
Formulating Qualitative Research Questions
Incorporating Literature and Theory
Developing a Conceptual Framework
Selecting a Fieldwork Approach

Evaluating Quality

Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research
Introduction
What is Ethics?
Ethics in Qualitative Research
Ethical Issues in the Design Cycle
Ethical Issues in the Ethnographic Cycle
Ethical Issues in the Analytic Cycle
Evaluating quality

PART TWO: THE ETHNOGRAPHIC CYCLE
Participant Recruitment
What is Participant Recruitment?

Defining and Refining the Study Population
How Many to Recruit: The Principle of Saturation
Recruitment Goals
Strategies for Participant Recruitment
Evaluating quality

In-Depth Interviews
What is an In-Depth Interview?
When to Conduct an In-Depth Interview
Purpose of an In-Depth Interview
The Cyclical Nature of Data Collection
Developing an Interview Guide

Preparing for Data Collection

Reflecting on Subjectivity and Positionality
Conducting the Interview
Strengths and Limitations
Evaluating Quality

Focus Group Discussions
What is a Focus Group Discussion?
When to Conduct Focus Group Discussions
The Cyclical Nature of Data Collection
Developing the Discussion Guide

Preparing for Data Collection
Conducting the Focus Group Discussion
Post-Discussion Information
Strengths and Limitations
Evaluating quality

Observation
What is Observation?
When to Conduct Observation
What to Observe
Types of Observation
Preparing and Conduct of Observation
Writing an Observation
Strengths and Limitations
Evaluating Quality

PART THREE: THE ANALYTIC CYCLE
Data Preparation and Developing Codes
Introduction
The Nature of Qualitative Data Analysis
Our Approach to Analysis
Foundations of Grounded Theory
Data Preparation
Developing Codes

Making a Codebook
Coding Data

Evaluating Quality

Textual Data Analysis
Introduction
Formulating a Project-Specific Plan of Analysis

Searching Data
The Cyclical Process of Analysis
Thick Description
Comparison

Categorizing and Conceptualizing
Theory Development

Evaluating Quality

Writing Qualitative Research
Writing in Qualitative Research
Who is the Audience?
Structure of Writing
Beginning to Write
Writing a Methodology
Presenting Qualitative Results
Evaluating Quality

Über Autor(innen)

Hennink, Monique
Dr. Monique Hennink is an associate professor of global health at Emory University. She has particular expertise in applying qualitative methods to public health research. She has authored five textbooks on qualitative research and developed the “QUAL-WORKS” training program for public health professionals. Her research focuses on behavioral aspects of public health issues by understanding the social, cultural, and contextual influences on behavior in order to develop effective health interventions. Her research focuses primarily on sexual and reproductive health, sanitation behavior, chronic disease management, women’s empowerment, and microcredit. She conducts research in multiple study contexts throughout Africa, Asia, UK, and USA.