AuthorSmith, Jonathan A, author
TitleInterpretative phenomenological analysis : theory, method and research / Jonathan A. Smith, Paul Flowers and Michael Larkin
ImprintLos Angeles : SAGE, 2009
Descript 225 pages ; 25 cm

SUMMARY

This title presents a comprehensive guide to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) which is an increasingly popular approach to qualitative inquiry taught to undergraduate and postgraduate students today


CONTENT

The Theoretical Foundations of IPA -- Planning an IPA Research Study -- Collecting Data -- Analysis -- Writing -- Health and Illness -- Sex and Sexuality -- Psychological Distress -- Life Transitions and Identity -- Assessing Validity -- The Relationship between IPA and Other Approaches -- Conclusion and Reflections on Future Developments


SUBJECT

  1. Phenomenological psychology
  2. Psychology -- Research
  3. Psychology -- methods
  4. Qualitative Research
  5. Research Design

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College of Public Health Sciences LibraryBF204.5 .S652I 2009 CHECK SHELVES
Central Library @ Chamchuri 10150.192 S652I 2009 CHECK SHELVES