Buch, Englisch, 354 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 650 g
Qualitative Research for Applied Practice
Buch, Englisch, 354 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 650 g
Reihe: Developing Qualitative Inquiry
ISBN: 978-1-032-82218-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Interpretive Description: Qualitative Research for Applied Practice has established itself as the key resource for novice and intermediate level researchers in applied settings for conducting a qualitative research project with practical outcomes.
This book takes the reader through the qualitative research process, from research design through fieldwork, analysis, interpretation, and application of the results; provides numerous examples from a variety of applied fields to show research in action; and uses an accessible style to be the ideal book for teaching qualitative research in clinical and applied disciplines. In this new, third edition, leading qualitative researcher Sally Thorne retains the clear, straightforward guidance for researchers and students in health, social service, mental health, and related fields. This new edition includes additional material on positionality, disciplinary blindspots, design logic, arts-based approaches, diversity, mixed methods, writers' block, and dealing with critique. It has been comprehensively updated with new references and case examples throughout.
Interpretive Description is an ideal resource for instructors and advanced students interested in qualitative research across a range of disciplines.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
PART I: INTERPRETIVE DESCRIPTION IN CONCEPT 1. Qualitative Research in the Applied Disciplines 2. Cultivating Questions in the Applied Practice Field 3. Scaffolding a Study 4. Framing a Study Design 5. Strategizing a Credible Study PART II: INTERPRETIVE DESCRIPTION IN ACTION 6. Entering the Field 7. Constructing and Managing Data 8. Working With Data 9. Transforming Your Data 10. Writing Findings PART III: INTERPRETIVE DESCRIPTION IN CONTEXT 11. Interpreting Meanings 12. Enhancing Credibility 13. Disseminating Findings 14. Advancing Evidence with Interpretive Description 15. Interpretive Description in Mixed Methods Research 16. Aggregating, Synthesizing, and Building Knowledge 17. Knowledge in Action 18. Post-Script: Looking Forward with Optimism