Analysing Qualitative Data in Psychology

• The unique structure of this book pairs theoretical ‘learning’ chapters, where a particular approach to qual data analysis is introduced, with ‘doing’ chapters that illustrate the practical applications of each approach.  
• Chapters are written by experts of the particular method being introduced.
• A dedicated chapter on Ethical Considerations provides students with an up-to-date understanding of ethics, which is a core element of all qual RM modules and required for conducting responsible research. 
• An expanded chapter on Social Media Data considers newer platforms (Instagram, TikTok) to reflect this rapidly evolving landscape.

Pedagogy:

• ‘Bite-sized summary’ boxes throughout the chapters that highlight key concepts and learnings.
• Additional boxes throughout the chapters that offer practical tips, examples, and scenarios.
• End-of-chapter summaries so students can review the key takeaways of the chapter.
• End-of-chapter further reading suggestions for knowledge extension.
• The appendices provide examples of published work by researchers who used each of the five analytic approaches, with reflective commentaries on aspects of the writing-up process - these provide the reader with useful examples of and tips on how to write up qualitative research.
• A glossary featuring definitions of key terms which appear in bold in each chapter.