Five Ways of Doing Qualitative Analysis: Phenomenological Psychology, Grounded Theory, Discourse Analysis, Narrative Research, and Intuitive Inquiry

by RuthellenJosselson (Author), LindaM.McMullen (Author), KathyCharmaz (Author), RosemarieAnderson (Author), Frederick J . Wertz (Author), EmalindaMcSpadden (Author)

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  2011

  $66.14

  This unique text provides a broad introduction to qualitative analysis together with concrete demonstrations and comparisons of five major approaches. Leading scholars apply their respective analytic lenses to a narrative account and interview featuring Teresa, a young opera singer who experienced a career-changing illness. The resulting analyses vividly exemplify what each approach looks like in action. The researchers then probe the similarities and differences among their approaches; their distinctive purposes and strengths; the role, style, and subjectivity of the individual researcher; and the scientific and ethical complexities of conducting qualitative research. Also included are the research participant's responses to each analysis of her experience. A narrative account from another research participant, Gail, can be used by readers to practice the kinds of analysis explored in the book.