Qualitative Research in Psychology: Expanding Perspectives in Methodology and Design eBook

Qualitative methods of research contribute valuable information to our understanding and expanding knowledge of psychological phenomena.  This updated edition of Qualitative Research in Psychology builds upon the groundwork laid by its acclaimed predecessor, bringing together a diverse group of scholars to illuminate the value that qualitative methods bring to studying psychological phenomena in depth and in context. A range of techniques, guiding paradigms, and rich case examples are explored, demonstrating qualitative methodologies as alternative and complementary to quantitative methods, as a means of exploration and theory building, and as a means of developing and evaluating complex behavior-change interventions. Thoroughly updated chapters reflect advances in this dynamic field. New authors and chapters describe emerging methodologies, qualitative meta-analysis, and how qualitative methods can contribute to a wider psychological approach to research. Pragmatic issues, such as how to choose a method or combination of methods to suit the research question and study design, how to determine the ideal sample size, and how to balance journal space limitations with the need for transparency in describing the study, will be valuable to all readers.

Qualitative Research in Psychology: Expanding Perspectives in Methodology and Design 2nd Edition and published by American Psychological Association. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Qualitative Research in Psychology are 9781433837449, 1433837447 and the print ISBNs are 9781433834455, 1433834456. Save up to 80% versus print by going digital with VitalSource.