Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
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Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis by Jonathan A Smith
Offering practical guidance for qualitative research in social sciences and psychology, the series explores methods for delving into lived experiences. Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis details a step-by-step approach to uncover both universal and personal meanings behind life events and emotional challenges.
This is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of interpretative phenomenological analysis; it is well written, carefully organized, engaging, and accessibleThe authors have a remarkable knack for anticipating and effectively answering the questions that are typically raised by novice researchers as well as guiding them through the intricacies of qualitative research. -- Steen Halling, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, United States
From setting the background context to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through to offering exemplar studies, this book gives a thorough introduction to the steps a novice researcher will need to follow to conduct their first study using this method. The clear and concise summary also serves as an excellent refresher for anyone returning to IPA as an analytic method after some time away. An excellent addition to qualitative methodology bookshelves. -- Jane Montague, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom
From setting the background context to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through to offering exemplar studies, this book gives a thorough introduction to the steps a novice researcher will need to follow to conduct their first study using this method. The clear and concise summary also serves as an excellent refresher for anyone returning to IPA as an analytic method after some time away. An excellent addition to qualitative methodology bookshelves. -- Jane Montague, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom
Jonathan A. Smith, DPhil, is a professor of psychology at Birkbeck University of London, United Kingdom, where he leads the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) Research Group and teaches qualitative methods at all levels. Previously, he held academic positions at the Universities of Keele and Sheffield after completing his doctorate at the University of Oxford. He developed IPA as a particular experiential qualitative approach in psychology, and he has applied it to a wide range of research questions, many in health and illness. He was elected an Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 2 2 .
Isabella E. Nizza is a qualitative researcher who specializes in researching the lived experience of chronic health conditions using IPA. For many years a corporate trainer and consultant, she is now part of the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Research Group within the Department of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck University of London, where she also teaches qualitative methods. At the moment, she is working on a randomized controlled trial testing a psychological support intervention for young people with epilepsy, using IPA to assess the intervention amp rsquo s psychological outcomes and process.
Isabella E. Nizza is a qualitative researcher who specializes in researching the lived experience of chronic health conditions using IPA. For many years a corporate trainer and consultant, she is now part of the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Research Group within the Department of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck University of London, where she also teaches qualitative methods. At the moment, she is working on a randomized controlled trial testing a psychological support intervention for young people with epilepsy, using IPA to assess the intervention amp rsquo s psychological outcomes and process.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781433835650 |
| ISBN 10 | 1433835657 |
| Title | Essentials of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis |
| Author | Jonathan A Smith |
| Series | Essentials Of Qualitative Methods Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Year published | 2021-08-31 |
| Number of pages | 94 |
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