Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
eBook - ePub

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Theory, Method and Research

  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

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:

-          A thoroughly updated chapter dedicated to analysis

-          An exemplary mini-study

-          Improved and updated terminology

-          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

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the Authors
  8. Preface to Second Edition
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. 1 Introduction
  11. 2 The theoretical foundations of IPA
  12. 3 Planning an IPA research study
  13. 4 Collecting data
  14. 5 Analysis
  15. 6 Writing
  16. 7 Advanced designs and innovative approaches
  17. 8 Connecting IPA with perspectives in the human sciences
  18. 9 Assessing validity and quality
  19. 10 Research Exemplar A: Health and illness
  20. 11 Research Exemplar B: Psychological distress
  21. 12 Research Exemplar C: Identities and life transitions
  22. 13 Conclusion and reflections on future developments
  23. References
  24. Index