Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis by Jonathan A. Smith Pape

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis by Jonathan A. Smith, Isabella E. Nizza A step-by-step guide to a research method that investigates how people make sense of their lived experience in the context of their personal and social worlds. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to to qualitative methods, offering exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data and to develop rich and useful findings. Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis is a step-by-step guide to a research method that investigates how people make sense of their lived experience in the context of their personal and social worlds. It is especially well-suited to exploring experiences perceived as highly significant, such as major life and relationship changes, health challenges, and other emotion-laden events. IPA studies highlight convergence and divergence across participants, showing both the experiential themes that the participants share and the unique way each theme is manifested for the individual.About the Essentials of Qualitative Methods book series: Even for experienced researchers, selecting and correctly applying the right method can be challenging. In this groundbreaking series, leading experts in qualitative methods provide clear, crisp, and comprehensive descriptions of their approach, including its methodological integrity, and its benefits and limitations. Each book includes numerous examples to enable readers to quickly and thoroughly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods. Author Biography Jonathan A. Smith, DPhil, is a professor of psychology at Birkbeck University of London, United Kingdom, where he leads the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) Research Group and teaches qualitative methods at all levels. Previously, he held academic positions at the Universities of Keele and Sheffield after completing his doctorate at the University of Oxford. He developed IPA as a particular experiential qualitative approach in psychology, and he has applied it to a wide range of research questions, many in health and illness. He was elected an Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 2020.Isabella E. Nizza is a qualitative researcher who specializes in researching the lived experience of chronic health conditions using IPA. For many years a corporate trainer and consultant, she is now part of the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Research Group within the Department of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck University of London, where she also teaches qualitative methods. At the moment, she is working on a randomized controlled trial testing a psychological support intervention for young people with epilepsy, using IPA to assess the interventions psychological outcomes and process. Table of Contents Series Foreword—Clara E. Hill and Sarah Knox Chapter 1: What Is Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis? A Note on Terminology Theoretical Underpinnings of IPA Chapter 2: Designing an IPA Study Choosing a Topic and a Research Question Determining What Type of Data to Collect Sampling and Recruiting Participants Practical and Ethical Considerations Chapter 3: Collecting Data Rationale for an Interview Guide How to Design an Interview Guide Conducting the Interview Transcription Chapter 4: Analyzing the Data: Starting With the First Case Step 1. Reading and Exploratory Notes Step 2. Formulating Experiential Statements Step 3. Finding Connections and Clustering Experiential Statements Step 4. Compiling the Table of Person Experiential Themes Some More Thoughts on Clustering and Compiling One Case or More Than One Case? Chapter 5: Cross-Case Analysis Chapter 6: Writing Up the Study Results Section Other Sections of an IPA Manuscript Chapter 7: Variations on the Method and More Complex Designs Chapter 8: Methodological Integrity Chapter 9: Summary and Conclusions Deciding Whether IPA Is the Right Methodology for You Concluding Words Appendix: Exemplar Studies References Index About the Authors About the Series Editors Review This is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of interpretative phenomenological analysis; it is well written, carefully organized, engaging, and accessible. The authors have a remarkable knack for anticipating and effectively answering the questions that are typically raised by novice researchers as well as guiding them through the intricacies of qualitative research. -- Steen Halling, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, United StatesFrom setting the background context to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through to offering exemplar studies, this book gives a thorough introduction to the steps a novice researcher will need to follow to conduct their first study using this method. The clear and concise summary also serves as an excellent refresher for anyone returning to IPA as an analytic method after some time away. An excellent addition to qualitative methodology bookshelves. -- Jane Montague, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Long Description The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to to qualitative methods, offering exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data and to develop rich and useful findings. Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis is a step-by-step guide to a research method that investigates how people make sense of their lived experience in the context of their personal and social worlds. It is especially well-suited to exploring experiences perceived as highly significant, such as major life and relationship changes, health challenges, and other emotion-laden events. IPA studies highlight convergence and divergence across participants, showing both the experiential themes that the participants share and the unique way each theme is manifested for the individual. About the Essentials of Qualitative Methods book series: Even for experienced researchers, selecting and correctly applying the right method can be challenging. In this groundbreaking series, leading experts in qualitative methods provide clear, crisp, and comprehensive descriptions of their approach, including its methodological integrity, and its benefits and limitations. Each book includes numerous examples to enable readers to quickly and thoroughly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods. Details ISBN1433835657 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1433835657 ISBN-13 9781433835650 Format Paperback Author Isabella E. Nizza Publisher American Psychological Association Imprint American Psychological Association Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States Pages 94 NZ Release Date 2021-08-31 UK Release Date 2021-09-30 DEWEY 150.192 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2021-08-31 US Release Date 2021-08-31 AU Release Date 2021-08-29 Series Essentials of Qualitative Methods Series We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:133342996;

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