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OverviewInterpretation 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. “This new book by Carla Willig closes a gap in qualitative research in psychology and beyond.” 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.” Kenneth Gergen, Senior Research Professor, Swarthmore College, USA “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.” Kerry Chamberlain, Professor of Social and Health Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carla WilligPublisher: Open University Press Imprint: Open University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.445kg ISBN: 9780335241415ISBN 10: 0335241417 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 16 May 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsSection One: Theory and concepts: What is 'interpretation'? Introduction Interpretation in Qualitative Research The Ethics of Interpretation Language and Interpretation Section Two: Applications: 'Doing interpretation' Interpreting Qualitative Data: Two Interview Extracts Worked examples A Phenomenological Reading A Discursive Reading A Psychosocial Reading Conclusion Appendix I: A Conversation with Professor Stephen Frosh Appendix II: A Conversation with Professor Christine Griffin Appendix III: A Conversation with Professor Jonathan SmithReviewsAuthor InformationCarla Willig is Professor of Psychology at City University London, UK. She is also a practising counselling psychologist with an interest in existential phenomenological approaches to psychotherapy and counselling. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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