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Constructivist Approaches and Research Methods
A Practical Guide to Exploring Personal Meanings
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eBook - ePub
Constructivist Approaches and Research Methods
A Practical Guide to Exploring Personal Meanings
About this book
This book provides a comprehensive overview of personal construct psychology (PCP) that will help researchers understand the why?s, what?s and how?s of conducting a rigorous constructivist research project.
From the theoretical underpinnings of constructivist approaches to the practical values of these techniques, these three expert authors explain how to conduct interpretative, constructivist research from inception to completion. Key topics include:
- Understanding research philosophies and paradigms
- Constructing and exploring personal realities
- Establishing effective research procedures
- Evaluating grids, mapping, narrative and other research methods
- Managing the practicalities of fieldwork
- Analysing and presenting data
With activities and procedural examples from a wide range of disciplines woven throughout the text and two special chapters featuring in-depth case studies from a variety of constructivist researchers, this book helps readers grasp the tools, designs, and opportunities of interpretative research.
An essential companion for both researchers and practitioners looking to understand people's values, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, or motivations! Â Â
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Yes, you can access Constructivist Approaches and Research Methods by Pam Denicolo,Trevor Long,Kim Bradley-Cole in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Social Science Research & Methodology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Illustration List
- Sidebar List
- Sidebar List
- Sidebar List
- About the authors
- Acknowledgements
- Part I Making decisions based on philosophy, theory and project purpose
- 1 Introduction and orientation to constructivist research
- 2 Understanding the nature of constructivist approaches
- 3 Linking philosophy and theory to research purpose
- 4 Constructing personal realities
- Part II Practicalities of engaging in constructivist research
- 5 Exploring personal realities
- 6 Setting the climate for effective research encounters
- 7 An evaluation of a range of potential research techniques
- 8 An evaluation of a range of potential research designs
- 9 Realities and practicalities in managing fieldwork
- 10 Data analysis, meaning interpretation and management/presentation issues
- Part III How others have used PCP – sample research cases
- 11 Cases using different designs
- 12 Constructive alternatives, psychic mirrors and narrative turns: reflections on a lifetime as a personal construct researcher
- Postscript
- Glossary
- Appendix A The fundamental postulate and the 11 corollaries
- Appendix B Resources and sources of support
- References
- Index