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Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory
Michelle O'reilly
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Description for Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory
Paperback. Helping researchers progress to doing more complex qualitative research, this book is grounded in theory and takes the reader beyond a 'tick box' approach to methods Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 172 x 241 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
This distinctive, nuanced book addresses the more complex theoretical issues embedded in the qualitative research paradigm. Adopting a reflective stance that emphasises the role of the researcher it carefully avoids a standardised ‘tick box’ approach to methods.
Throughout each chapter, theory is powerfully and persuasively interwoven as its impact on practical topics such as data management and safety in the field is discussed. O′Reilly and Kiyimba bring an authority and clarity to the debate, taking us beyond the mechanical notions of qualitative methods and standardised approaches to research. Instead, they focus on subjects like methodological integrity, perspective driven data ... Read morecollection and theoretically-led analysis.
This will be an important resource for anyone looking to practically engage with advanced qualitative research methods.
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SAGE Publications Ltd
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About Michelle O'reilly
Michelle O’Reilly (BSc [hons], MSc, MA, PhD, PGCAPHE) is an Associate Professor of Communication in Mental Health at the University of Leicester and a Research Consultant for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust. Michelle is also a Chartered Psychologist in Health. Michelle has specific interest in child and adolescent mental health and has been investigating the relationship between mental health and social ... Read moremedia as part of that work. Michelle has made several media contributions about the research with adolescents, educationalists, and parents, as funded by the Wellcome Trust. Additional to her research interests in mental health and social media, Michelle also undertakes research in self-harm and suicidal behaviour, neurodevelopmental conditions, and child mental health services, such as mental health assessments and family therapy. Michelle recently won the Anselm Strauss Award for Qualitative Family Research for her co-authored contribution on discursive psychology in this area. Michelle has expertise in qualitative methodologies and specialises in discursive psychology and conversation analysis. Dr Nikki Kiyimba is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Msc in Therapeutic Practice for Psychological Trauma at Chester University UK, and also works as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust. Clinically, Nikki works with a range of clients presenting with severe and enduring psychological difficulties. Nikki’s research interests are mainly in the areas of qualitative methods and therapeutic approaches. She is also interested in the impact of trauma and vicarious trauma. Grounded in a social constructionist epistemological perspective, she has a particular interest in qualitative research, and her analytic specialism is in using discursive approaches. Nikki has also recently co-authored the book ‘Doing Mental Health Research with Children and Adolescents: A Guide to Qualitative Methods’ (Sage). Show Less
Reviews for Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory
O′Reilly and Kiyimba′s thorough and thoughtful book will be a great help to qualitative researchers looking for guidance in the ′why′ of their research method. In navigating the reefs of theory that underlie empirical method, this book provides a welcome and valuable compass.
Charles Antaki This invaluable book offers a wonderfully clear and accessible overview of the often confusing theories ... Read moreinforming contemporary qualitative methods. It is also packed with valuable examples and case studies that illuminate the process, methods and application of qualitative research.
Alexa Hepburn The book draws on several experts and seminal texts in the field of qualitative research and is comprehensive in its overview of theoretical and ethical considerations. It will help qualitative researchers become aware of important research decisions to be considered in order to improve the rigour of their work. It would be valuable to beginning qualitative researchers to gain an overview of theoretical paradigms, and the questions and ethical issues to be considered in all stages of qualitative research. Advanced social scientists will also find it a helpful reference text with stimulating questions about value for practice.
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