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Qualitative Interpretation and Analysis in Psychology (Paperback, Ed)
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Qualitative Interpretation and Analysis in Psychology (Paperback, Ed)
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"This new book by Carla Willig closes a gap in qualitative research
in psychology and beyond. It focuses on the process of
understanding in qualitative data analysis by taking the
perspective of interpretation: What links our understanding with
social and psychological phenomena in qualitative research? With
its broad coverage of the literature and its clear style of writing
it will be most helpful for anyone applying qualitative research to
psychological phenomena." Uwe Flick, Alice Salomon University,
Berlin and Vienna Universities"In this work Carla Willig takes on
one of the most pressing challenges in qualitative inquiry: how are
we to confront multiplicity in interpretation? I began reading with
great curiosity; I came away feeling that this is the best
treatment of this complex subject I have yet encountered. Combining
conceptual sophistication, the skill of clarity, and a welcome
sense of balance, Willig illuminates and enriches. Her discussion
on the ethics of interpretation sets the book apart. Now I clamor
to join the discussions demanded by this fascinating work." Kenneth
Gergen, Senior Research Professor, Swarthmore College, USA "Carla
Willig's balanced and insightful text goes to the heart of what is
stake in debates over qualitative analysis: the act of
interpretation itself. Beginning with the idea that the researcher
must recognise both the responsibility and privilege of research,
Willig clearly demonstrates how interpretation is actually
performed and how to negotiate the epistemological and practical
issues that are involved. Opposing the tendency for the researcher
to disappear in the act of 'doing analysis', this book offers a
distinctively human and affective vision of interpretative work.
There is much here for both dedicated qualitative researchers and
curious empiricists of every stripe. Students of psychology, read
on: you have nothing to lose but your prejudices." Steven Brown,
Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology, University of
Leicester, UK"At last! This is the book that qualitative
researchers in psychology have required for some time, and it fills
a significant gap for the field. Willig provides a brilliantly
written comprehensive account of the importance and value of
interpretation in qualitative research, covering theory, ethics and
debate around interpretation, and including detailed practical
applications that reveal the complexities and complications
involved in interpretative analytic work. This text exposes the
necessity of reaching for interpretation in qualitative data
analysis, and is essential reading for qualitative researchers,
whatever their level of expertise, both within and beyond
psychology." Kerry Chamberlain, Professor of Social and Health
Psychology, Massey University, New ZealandInterpretation is an
integral part of all qualitative research, yet relatively little
has been written about its process. In her new book, Carla Willig,
author of international bestseller Introducing Qualitative Research
Methods in Psychology, sheds light on the role of interpretation in
qualitative research in psychology and describes the different
approaches for practice.Packed with case studies, two full
interview transcripts and worked examples from psychology, health
sciences and the arts, Willig skilfully guides you to conduct
qualitative research which is interpretative and based upon a clear
rationale and interpretative position. You will also learn how to
evaluate interpretative research and to acquire an understanding of
what constitutes best ethical practice. Carla's transcribed
conversations with Stephen Frosh, Christine Griffin and Jonathan
Smith about the meaning and practice of interpretation provide a
fascinating insight into the ways in which highly experienced
researchers engage with the challenge of interpreting qualitative
data. This book will be valuable reading for all psychology
students, researchers and practitioners and a useful reference for
students across the social sciences and related health disciplines.
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