Qualitative Research in SociologyQualitative Research in Sociology offers a hands-on guide to doing qualitative research in sociology. It provides an introductory survey of the methodological and theoretical dimensions of qualitative research as practiced by those interested in the study of social life. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Practically focused throughout, the book also offers constructive advice for students analyzing and writing their research projects. The book has a flowing narrative and student-friendly structure which makes it accessible to and popular with students. It will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective qualitative research in both sociology and courses in social research across the social sciences. |
Contents
Acknowledgments | 5 |
Interviews | 14 |
Ethnography | 34 |
How Can We Use Visual Data? | 62 |
Data Analysis | 81 |
6 | 120 |
Writing | 123 |
Ethics In Qualitative Research | 133 |
Glossary | 145 |
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analyzing answer approach audience Autoethnography basic camera Charmaz concepts construct constructionism constructionist content analysis context conversation analysis data analysis data collection discourse analysis discussion emphasis empirical ethical ethnographic research ethnomethodology everyday example experience field film findings focus group focused coding gender goal grounded theory Gubrium and Holstein homeless identity images in-depth interviews informed consent initial coding institutional institutional ethnography interaction interest interpretation involves Marvasti means methods moral narrative analysis narrative practice observations particular perspective photographs picture problems programs qualitative data qualitative data analysis qualitative research paper quantitative relationship research participants research project research question respondents semiotics setting Silverman 2001 single lens reflex social reality social world sociologists sociology specific story structured interviews subjects talk techniques tell themes theoretical topic understanding visual culture visual data Visual Sociology voluntary participation women words writing written text