Interpretative phenomenological analysis : theory, method and research

By:

Smith, Jonathan A

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Material type: Text

9781529753790

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DDC classification:

150.192 SMI-I

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. The theoretical foundations of IPA 3. Planning an IPA research study 4. Collecting data 5. Analysis 6. Writing 7. Advanced designs and innovative approaches 8. Connecting IPA with perspectives in the human sciences 9. Assessing validity and quality 10. Research Exemplar A: Health and illness 11. Research Exemplar B: Psychological distress 12. Research Exemplar C: Identity and life transitions 13. Conclusion and reflections on future developments.

Summary: "Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach committed to the examination of how people make sense of their major life experiences. This text provides a detailed guide to conducting IPA research, presenting the theoretical underpinnings of the approach, a comprehensive overview of the stages of an IPA research project, and examples of high-quality IPA studies. Extended worked examples from the authors' own studies in health, psychological distress, and identity illustrate the breadth and depth of IPA research, making this book the definitive guide to IPA for students and researchers alike"--Summary: This work 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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	IIITD General Stacks	Psychology	150.192 SMI-I (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		012949

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Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-216) and index.

"Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach committed to the examination of how people make sense of their major life experiences. This text provides a detailed guide to conducting IPA research, presenting the theoretical underpinnings of the approach, a comprehensive overview of the stages of an IPA research project, and examples of high-quality IPA studies. Extended worked examples from the authors' own studies in health, psychological distress, and identity illustrate the breadth and depth of IPA research, making this book the definitive guide to IPA for students and researchers alike"--

This work 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.

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