Essentials of Discursive Psychology

The Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduces social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to capturing phenomena not easily measured quantitatively, offering exciting, nimble opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data. Linda McMullen's book describes the innovative ways in which discursive psychology analyzes language at both the micro and macro levels, reconceptualizing talk and text as being situated in a social context. The series provides clear, crisp, and comprehensive descriptions of qualitative methods, including their methodological integrity, benefits, and limitations, with numerous examples to enable readers to quickly and thoroughly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2021
Publisher: American Psychological Association

The Essentials of Qualitative Methods series offers concise and practical texts that introduce social science and psychology researchers to effective approaches for capturing phenomena that are not easily measured quantitatively, providing exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data. In this step-by-step guide to conducting a research study, Linda McMullen explores the innovative methods of discursive psychology, which analyze language at both the micro and macro levels. Discursive psychologists view talk and text as situated in a social context, rather than merely a means of accessing our thoughts. This approach can be applied to study various aspects of human behavior, such as how people use arguments for or against human-induced climate change or how they engage in face-to-face criticism. The Essentials of Qualitative Methods book series is designed to assist experienced researchers in selecting and applying the appropriate method. Each book provides clear and comprehensive descriptions of the approach, including its methodological integrity and its benefits and limitations. Numerous examples are included to enable readers to quickly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 153 x 226 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433834639