Qualitative Research In Sociology

Author : Amir Marvasti
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0761948619

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Qualitative Research in Sociology by Amir Marvasti Pdf

Qualitative Research in Sociology offers a hands-on guide to doing qualitative research in sociology. It provides an introductory survey of the methodological and theoretical dimensions of qualitative research as practiced by those interested in the study of social life. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Practically focused throughout, the book also offers constructive advice for students analyzing and writing their research projects. The book has a flowing narrative and student-friendly structure which makes it accessible to and popular with students. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective qualitative research in both sociology and courses in social research across the social sciences.

Author : Lisa M. Given
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412941631

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The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods: A-L ; Vol. 2, M-Z Index by Lisa M. Given Pdf

An encyclopedia about various methods of qualitative research.

Author : Paul Atkinson,Sara Delamont
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1617 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446275702

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SAGE Qualitative Research Methods by Paul Atkinson,Sara Delamont Pdf

SAGE has been a major force shaping the field of qualitative methods, not just in its specialist methods journals like Qualitative Inquiry but in the ′empirical′ journals such as Social Studies of Science. Delving into SAGE′s deep backlist of qualitative research methods journals, Paul Atkinson and Sara Delmont, editors of Qualitative Research, have selected over 70 articles to represent SAGE′s distinctive contribution to methods publishing in general and qualitative research in particular. This collection includes research from the past four decades and addresses key issues or controversies, such as: explanations and defences of qualitative methods; ethics; research questions and foreshadowed problems; access; first days in the field; field roles and rapport; practicalities of data collection and recording; data analysis; writing and (re) presentation; the rise of auto-ethnography; life history, narrative and autobiography; CA and DA; and alternatives to the logocentric (such as visual methods).

Author : Vivienne Waller,Karen Farquharson,Deborah Dempsey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473944350

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Qualitative Social Research by Vivienne Waller,Karen Farquharson,Deborah Dempsey Pdf

Qualitative Social Research employs an accessible approach to present the multiple ways in which criticism enhances research practice. Packed full of relevant, ′real world′ examples, it showcases the strengths and pitfalls of each research method, integrating the philosophical groundings of qualitative research with thoughtful overviews of a range of commonly used methods. This book is ideal for students and prospective researchers and explains what makes qualitative sociological research practical, useful and ethical. It’s an essential guide to how to undertake research, use an appropriate research design and work with a range of qualitative data collection methods, and includes: detailed discussions of ethical issues references to new technologies in each chapter explanations of how to integrate online and visual methods with traditional data collection methods exercises to enhance learning The authors use their many years’ experience in using a range of qualitative methods to conduct and teach research to demonstrate the value of critical thinking skills at all stages of the research process.

Author : Anselm L. Strauss
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1987-06-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0521338069

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Qualitative Analysis for Social Scientists by Anselm L. Strauss Pdf

The teaching of qualitative analysis in the social sciences is rarely undertaken in a structured way. This handbook is designed to remedy that and to present students and researchers with a systematic method for interpreting qualitative data', whether derived from interviews, field notes, or documentary materials. The special emphasis of the book is on how to develop theory through qualitative analysis. The reader is provided with the tools for doing qualitative analysis, such as codes, memos, memo sequences, theoretical sampling and comparative analysis, and diagrams, all of which are abundantly illustrated by actual examples drawn from the author's own varied qualitative research and research consultations, as well as from his research seminars. Many of the procedural discussions are concluded with rules of thumb that can usefully guide the researchers' analytic operations. The difficulties that beginners encounter when doing qualitative analysis and the kinds of persistent questions they raise are also discussed, as is the problem of how to integrate analyses. In addition, there is a chapter on the teaching of qualitative analysis and the giving of useful advice during research consultations, and there is a discussion of the preparation of material for publication. The book has been written not only for sociologists but for all researchers in the social sciences and in such fields as education, public health, nursing, and administration who employ qualitative methods in their work.

Author : Rosanna Hertz
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1999-03-30
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015047546042

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Qualitative Sociology as Everyday Life by Rosanna Hertz Pdf

This volume examines the ways that sociological understanding can help with daily experiences, highlighting how everyday life can affect research agendas, and vice versa. The essays are organized around the notion of space - public spaces, family spaces, interior spaces, and workplaces.

Author : Gale Miller,Robert Dingwall
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997-06-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1446225054

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Context and Method in Qualitative Research by Gale Miller,Robert Dingwall Pdf

A critical examination of the principles and practice of qualitative research is provided in this book which examines the interplay between context and method, making it invaluable for both the experienced and the beginning researcher. A range of methodological and practical issues central to the concerns of qualitative researchers are addressed. These include: the validity and plausibility of qualitative methods; the problems encountered using specific techniques in a range of social settings; and the moral issues raised in qualitative research. These themes are related to practical issues which are illustrated by a breadth of examples and in-depth case studies. The contributors look at the methods and strategies that they have used to study everyday life, and make suggestions to readers on why and how they might conduct their own studies. They raise issues that go beyond `cookbook' discussions of issues such as how to enter social settings, manage the subjects of one's research and ask `good' questions in the process of formulating research strategies. These issues are addressed within the framework of the larger purposes and uses of qualitative research where specific methodological problems are not used as ends in themselves.

Author : Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders
Publisher : Canadian Scholars
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773380971

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The Craft of Qualitative Research by Steven W. Kleinknecht,Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott,Carrie B. Sanders Pdf

The Craft of Qualitative Research is a consultative handbook that offers students a superb introduction to the practice of conducting qualitative research. Kleinknecht, van den Scott, and Sanders bring together a rich collection of perspectives, ideas, and experiences from scholars and professionals who span all stages of the academic career, from graduate students to emeritus professors. Highly accessible and practical, this text equips readers with the tools necessary to manage and overcome obstacles, biases, and power dynamics while researching in the field. Over the course of ten sections, every stage of the qualitative research process is explored, including planning, reflecting on ethical considerations, gaining entry to the field, collecting and analyzing data, leaving the field, and disseminating findings. Representing a diversity of academic disciplines, the fifty-five contributors share their knowledge gained and challenges encountered on the ground, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of doing fieldwork. Filled with sound advice, engaging stories, and active learning exercises, this edited collection will help develop the skills and confidence needed to conduct qualitative research, making it the perfect resource for students in the social sciences, particularly sociology, anthropology, criminology, health studies, and social work.

Author : Ashley T. Rubin
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781503628243

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Rocking Qualitative Social Science by Ashley T. Rubin Pdf

Unlike other athletes, the rock climber tends to disregard established norms of style and technique, doing whatever she needs to do to get to the next foothold. This figure provides an apt analogy for the scholar at the center of this unique book. In Rocking Qualitative Social Science, Ashley Rubin provides an entertaining treatise, corrective vision, and rigorously informative guidebook for qualitative research methods that have long been dismissed in deference to traditional scientific methods. Recognizing the steep challenges facing many, especially junior, social science scholars who struggle to adapt their research models to narrowly defined notions of "right," Rubin argues that properly nourished qualitative research can generate important, creative, and even paradigm-shifting insights. This book is designed to help people conduct good qualitative research, talk about their research, and evaluate other scholars' work. Drawing on her own experiences in research and life, Rubin provides tools for qualitative scholars, synthesizes the best advice, and addresses the ubiquitous problem of anxiety in academia. Ultimately, this book argues that rigorous research can be anything but rigid.

Author : William J. Filstead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037485278

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Qualitative Methodology: Firsthand Involvement with the Social World by William J. Filstead Pdf

Author : Kathleen Odell Korgen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1107565227

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The Cambridge Handbook of Sociology by Kathleen Odell Korgen Pdf

Whether a student, an instructor, a researcher, or just someone interested in understanding the roots of sociology and our social world, The Cambridge Handbook of Sociology, Volume 1 is for you. This first volume of the Handbook focuses on core areas of sociology, such as theory, methods, culture, socialization, social structure, inequality, diversity, social institutions, social problems, deviant behavior, locality, geography, the environment, and social change. It also explains how sociology developed in different parts of the world, providing readers with a perspective on how sociology became the global discipline it is today. Each essay includes a discussion of how the respective subfield contributes to the overall discipline and to society. Written by some of the most respected scholars, teachers, and public sociologists in the world, the essays are highly readable and authoritative.

Author : Amir Marvasti
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0761948600

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Qualitative Research in Sociology by Amir Marvasti Pdf

Qualitative Research in Sociology offers a hands-on guide to doing qualitative research in sociology. It provides an introductory survey of the methodological and theoretical dimensions of qualitative research as practiced by those interested in the study of social life. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Practically focused throughout, the book also offers constructive advice for students analyzing and writing their research projects. The book has a flowing narrative and student-friendly structure which makes it accessible to and popular with students. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective qualitative research in both sociology and courses in social research across the social sciences.

Author : Krzysztof T. Konecki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000530537

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The Meaning of Contemplation for Social Qualitative Research by Krzysztof T. Konecki Pdf

This book offers an account of contemplative reflection in qualitative social research. Focusing on the experiences of the researcher – including sensory and emotional experiences – and the work of the mind in the investigative process, it considers the means by which the researcher’s basic assumptions can be analyzed and bracketed, so as to shed light on the process by which knowledge is produced. Through an exploration of the methods of meditation, auto-observation and self-reports, epoché, "contemplative memo-ing," and the contemplative diary, the author explores the essential role of subjectivity in qualitative research, providing inspiration for more mindful research. As such, it will appeal to scholars of sociology, anthropology, and geography with interests in phenomenology, research methods, and the role of the mind in the research process.

Author : Gary Goertz,James Mahoney
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780691149714

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A Tale of Two Cultures by Gary Goertz,James Mahoney Pdf

Some in the social sciences argue that the same logic applies to both qualitative and quantitative methods. In A Tale of Two Cultures, Gary Goertz and James Mahoney demonstrate that these two paradigms constitute different cultures, each internally coherent yet marked by contrasting norms, practices, and toolkits. They identify and discuss major differences between these two traditions that touch nearly every aspect of social science research, including design, goals, causal effects and models, concepts and measurement, data analysis, and case selection. Although focused on the differences between qualitative and quantitative research, Goertz and Mahoney also seek to promote toleration, exchange, and learning by enabling scholars to think beyond their own culture and see an alternative scientific worldview. This book is written in an easily accessible style and features a host of real-world examples to illustrate methodological points.

Author : Martyn Hammersley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134978779

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Dilemma Qualitative Method by Martyn Hammersley Pdf

First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.