Interpretive Research Design

A Practical Guide
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-01932-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 172 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

Introduction to Interpretive Research Design offers a pioneering approach to understanding interpretive research by positioning it as a design-centric process. This comprehensive guide helps bridge the gap between complex research methodologies and practical application, making interpretive research accessible and actionable for students, self-directed learners, and experienced researchers alike.

This book provides essential tools and insights that empower readers to navigate the intricacies of interpretive research with confidence. Key features include practical frameworks for defining research scope, choosing methodologies, ensuring quality, and systematically analyzing data to reveal meaningful patterns. With these tools, readers are equipped to construct well-aligned, impactful research studies across diverse social contexts. Project Development Guides (PDGs) in each chapter offer practical, hands-on tools to help readers build their studies from initial curiosity to completed design.

Ideal for graduate students, educators, and professionals engaged in qualitative and discipline-based educational research across the social sciences, education, health, and STEM fields, Introduction to Interpretive Research Design is an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of interpretive research. Its structured yet adaptable approach ensures lasting relevance across various research fields, fostering innovation and clarity in research design.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Walther, Joachim

Sochacka, Nicola

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Using Pictorial Systems Maps to Guide Research in Complex Social Systems

Chapter 3: Defining the “Scope” of the Social Reality Under Investigation (SRUI)

Chapter 4: Using Theory to Define the “Nature” of the Social Reality Under Investigation (SRUI)

Chapter 5: Embedding Research Quality in the Study Design

Chapter 6: Selecting Data Gathering Methods to “See” the SRUI

Chapter 7: Selecting a Methodology as a Way of Tracing Patterns Through Our SRUI

Chapter 8: Crafting Research Questions to Encapsulate the Design Choices that Define Our Study

Chapter 9: Data Analysis to Systematically Identify Patterns in Our Data

Chapter 10: Research Quality in Handling Data

Chapter 11: Embodying a Design Approach in Our Research Practice

Über Autor(innen)

Joachim Walther co-directs the ProQual Institute for Interpretive Research Methods on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he leads international training programs in interpretive research design. He was previously a Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Georgia, USA.

Nicola W. Sochacka co-directs the ProQual Institute for Interpretive Research Methods on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. With more than two decades of experience in interpretive research, she works internationally as a research consultant specializing in educational projects.