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Qualitative Research Methods for Psychologists: Introduction through Empirical Studies,
This review is from: Qualitative Research Methods for Psychologists: Introduction through Empirical Studies (Hardcover)
This is an excellent resource for students and faculty who want to understand the thinking behind various methods of empirical qualitative research. It is a refreshing counterpoint to the many books on qualitative research in the social sciences that are embedded in a post-positivist world view. Although the book is geared toward psychologists, it can be useful to professionals in other human, health, and social service areas. One of the strengthens of the book is the way in which chapter authors provide examples from specific research projects to illustrate concepts and principles inherent in qualitative empirical research grounded in traditions such as phenomenology, hermeneutics, feminism, and discourse analysis. The examples help to demystify the thinking processes that underpin good research and give a language for explaining studies that do not conform to the conventions of post-positivism. I found the framework for conceptualizing five forms of validity to be particularly helpful.
The introductory chapter may be especially useful for inexperienced student-researchers who are preparing proposals for their dissertations. A number of issues that require students' attention are raised along with practical suggestions for how to think through the issues. |
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Qualitative Research Methods for Psychologists: Introduction through Empirical Studies by Constance T. Fischer (Hardcover - December 2, 2005)
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