Qualitative Psychological Research

Introduction to qualitative research: features of qualitative research, critics of the positivistic approach to research in psychology, relation to quantitative research, reliability and validity issues, problems and ethical issues in qualitative research.

Steps in qualitative research:
a) Problem definition, theory in qualitative research, choosing proper methodology, choosing units of research.
b) Methods for gathering qualitative data: Questionnaires and interviews, survey studies, focus groups, observation (direct, with participation), diary studies, historical data, projective techniques; taking notes and transcription.
c) Data analysis: Early steps in analysis, vignettes, writing resume; content analysis, discourse analysis; presenting qualitative data, obtaining feedback.
d) Drawing conclusions, documentation and presentation of the findings.

- Mesec, B. (1998). Uvod v kvalitativno raziskovanje v socialnem delu. Ljubljana: Visoka šola za socialno delo. (izbrana poglavja, odvisna od izbora seminarske teme / the choice of chapters depends on the chosen seminar theme) COBISS.SI-ID – 75849472 http://www.dlib.si/details/URN:NBN:SI:doc-C11L6WB5
- Silverman, D. (2022). Doing Qualitative Research: A Practical Handbook (6. izd.). London: Sage.

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