Qualitative research in practice : shadowing, focus groups and qualitative interviews as tools for inquiry / Serena Quarta.
| Author/creator | Quarta, Serena author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026. |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | ix, 147 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A glance at qualitative research as a dialogue between subjectivities -- Shadowing : a technique for studying life worlds 'from the inside' -- The qualitative interview as a useful tool for analysing biographical paths -- The focus group as a tool to make the diversity of viewpoints a dialogue. |
| Abstract | "Qualitative Research in Practice is a hands-on guide to three of the most essential qualitative research tools-shadowing, focus groups, and qualitative interviews. Offering a clear and practical framework, this book equips researchers with the methodological understanding needed to design, conduct, and analyse qualitative research effectively. The book begins with a chapter discussing the qualitative research approach from an epistemological point of view and focusing on the relationship between subjectivity within the cognitive process. The following chapters illustrate three research tools (shadowing, qualitative interviews and focus groups) in which this relationship is realized. Each chapter analyses the origins of the tool, its characteristics and how it is applied. To facilitate learning, practical examples are provided through the research experiences of the author of the book. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the emotional and interpretative dimensions of field research, ensuring their studies are both methodologically sound and ethically grounded. Designed for social scientists, researchers, and students, this book is an essential resource for those looking to refine their qualitative research skills. Whether you are conducting fieldwork for the first time or seeking to enhance your methodological toolkit, this book provides actionable strategies to improve your research practice"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Quarta, Serena Qualitative research in practice Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2026 9781003655893 |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781040658789 |
| LCCN | 2025040875 |
| ISBN | 9781041105985 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1041105983 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781041105961 paperback |
| ISBN | 1041105967 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000318044 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | H62 .Q366 2026 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |