Doing Qualitative Research Differently

A Psychosocial Approach

Wendy Hollway author Tony Jefferson author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:12th Nov '12

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Hollway and Jefferson have updated their ground-breaking book for students and researchers looking to do qualitative research differently. The new edition critically reviews many of the assumptions, claims and methods of qualitative research and also acts as a `how to′ guide to the method the authors call the Free Association Narrative Interview.

In the new edition, the authors situate their arguments firmly within a tradition of psychosocial research and show how their method has developed over the last decade. The book follows this approach through the phases of empirical research practice. At each stage they use examples from their own research and end with an extended case study which demonstrates the value of their method in producing a psychosocial research subject; that is, one with socially-imbued depth, complexity and biographical uniqueness.

This is recommended for our DMin students - professional doctorate of ministry. Most find themselves doing qualitative work and need to appreciate the variations in the methods. -- Dr Anne Dyer * drupal *
The first edition of ′Doing Qualitative Research Differently′ was recommended to students on the social psychology module, particularly in relation to lectures focusing on psychosocial approaches. Having read this new edition, I will be asking the library to order copies for the next academic year as there are useful reflections on the earlier edition and direct responses to critiques levied against the FANI method; which I drew from extensively in the end of semester lectures. This is a fantastic resource for lecturers and students and I would highly recommend this second edition. -- Dr Dawn Mannay * drupal *
This is an interesting text that incorporates psychoanalytical techniques with classic interviewing styles. Good for 3rd year students progressing on to Mres -- Dr Deborah Jump * drupal *
Interesting book that redefined qualitative research as we know it. Recommended as a text for further reading for students writing 3rd year projects. -- Dr Deborah Jump * drupal *
Excellent book and offers a new and interesting perspective to conducting research -- Mr Brian Melaugh * drupal *
An excellent resource describing the psychosocial approach to qualitative research. A very clear and useful description of how to use the psychosocial approach and what it adds to your understanding of the interview situation and the data gathered. -- Mr Chris Blackmore * drupal *
Provides another way of looking at research for those for whom more traditional ways of viewing social science, and in particular issues in education, just doesn′t provide the full answer. -- Mrs Branwen Bingle * drupal *
Essential for those undertaking a major independent study or dissertation -- Mrs Chelle Davison * drupal *
This is an interesting perspective, and one that is likely to offer the researcher a different perspective. DQRD has the potential to encourage qualitative researchers to ′think outside the box′ which in turn will create new knowledge. -- Mrs Lyz Howard * drupal *
This is an interesting perspective, and one that is likely to offer the researcher a different perspective. DQRD has the potential to encourage qualitative researchers to ′think outside the box′ which in turn will create new knowledge. -- Mrs Lyz Howard * drupal *
This is an interesting perspective, and one that is likely to offer the researcher a different perspective. DQRD has the potential to encourage qualitative researchers to ′think outside the box′ which in turn will create new knowledge. -- Mrs Lyz Howard * drupal *
Useful for MA students at the Dissertation stage of the MA. -- Ms Alison Fielding * drupal *
This book seems really what I have ben looking for for this part of the UG curriculum.
Thank you for sending it to me -- Ms Anne-Marie Hassenkamp * drupal *
This book was extremely useful to provide a differing perspective specific to research methodology -- Ms Christine Gausden * drupal *
This book additionally addresses the narrative research and explores feminist approaches in relation to interviews. The rationale provided for avoidance of a ‘why’ question in qualitative research is clearly presented. The book covers the research arguments within the context of psychosocial research and gives examples of debates from research in the area, thus situating the book within a holistic framework approach. -- Ms Emma Etuk * drupal *
This is a good start when thinking about using this creative research methodology. I particularly like the clear structure of the book that guides you through the decision making that you need to follow to decide if this is the most appropriate method of data collection for your research project. I found the chapter on working with defended subjects as this was helpful to think about the unconscious process in interviews. -- Ms Jo Cruywagen * drupal *

ISBN: 9781446254912

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 490g

200 pages

2nd Revised edition