
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Theory, Method and Research
- 240 pages
- English
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Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Theory, Method and Research
About this book
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.
New to this edition:
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A thoroughly updated chapter dedicated to analysis
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â An exemplary mini-study
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Improved and updated terminology
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A chapter discussing innovations in design, data collection, and collaboration
?It is not often I can use "accessible" and "phenomenology" in the same sentence, but reading the new book, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis…certainly provides me the occasion to do so. I can say this because these authors provide an engaging and clear introduction to a relatively new analytical approach? - The Weekly Qualitative Report
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Preface to Second Edition
- Acknowledgements
- 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: Identities and life transitions
- 13 Conclusion and reflections on future developments
- References
- Index