Qualitative Research Methods

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SAGE, 30 nov 2010 - 328 pagina's
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Qualitative Research Methods is based on the authors′ highly successful multidisciplinary qualitative methods workshops, which have been conducted for over a decade. In this book the authors propose a ′qualitative research cycle′ that leads students through the selection of appropriate methods, the collection of data and the transformation of findings into a finished project. It provides a clear explanation of the nature of qualitative research and its key concepts. Topics covered include:

o formulating qualitative research questions

o ethical issues

o in-depth interviews

o focus group discussions

o observation

o coding

o data analysis

o writing up qualitative research

This text is ideal for any students taking a qualitative methods course or producing a qualitative research project at undergraduate or graduate level. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and field examples from a range of international contexts. The practical techniques are also accompanied by the author′s own research tools including interview guides, real coded data and comprehensive research checklists.

 

Inhoudsopgave

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Book
3
Chapter 2 The nature of qualitative research
8
The Design Cycle
29
Chapter 3 The design cycle
31
Chapter 4 Ethical issues in qualitative research
61
The ethnographic cycle
81
Chapter 5 Participant recruitment
83
Chapter 6 Indepth interviews
108
Chapter 8 Observation
169
The analytic cycle
201
Chapter 9 Data preparation and developing codes
203
Chapter 10 Textual data analysis
233
Chapter 11 Writing qualitative research
268
References
294
Index
301
Copyright

Chapter 7 Focus Group Discussions
135

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Over de auteur (2010)

Dr. Monique Hennink is an associate professor of global health at Emory University. She has particular expertise in applying qualitative methods to public health research. She has authored five textbooks on qualitative research and developed the "QUAL-WORKS" training program for public health professionals. Her research focuses on behavioral aspects of public health issues by understanding the social, cultural, and contextual influences on behavior in order to develop effective health interventions. Her research focuses primarily on sexual and reproductive health, sanitation behavior, chronic disease management, women's empowerment, and microcredit. She conducts research in multiple study contexts throughout Africa, Asia, UK, and USA.

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