Situational Analysis in Practice: Mapping Relationalities Across Disciplines

Situational Analysis (SA) is a qualitative research method that uses analytic maps to understand processes and relations in a particular situation. The second edition of this book provides new chapters on the method, examples from various fields, and reflections from authors who have used SA. It is useful for students and researchers in social sciences, healthcare, and qualitative inquiry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Situational Analysis (SA) is a powerful approach that employs analytic maps to understand the complex dynamics of a situation, processes, and relationships. Developed by renowned sociologist Adele E. Clarke, along with Rachel Washburn and Carrie Friese, SA has been widely used in critical qualitative studies to explore a wide range of topics.

In the second edition of this book, readers are introduced to the method of SA, which has undergone significant developments in recent years. Part I provides a comprehensive overview of the SA method, discussing its origins, theoretical foundations, and practical applications. Part II offers five new chapters that delve into various aspects of SA, such as its history, its relationship with Grounded Theory, its application in managing mixed-methods projects, its use in the social policy classroom, and its application in clinical counseling as an innovative collaborative analysis.

Part III showcases six new exemplary research articles that demonstrate the wide-ranging applications of SA across different fields. These articles cover topics such as energy research, international relations, public health research methods, disabled access to public transportation, participation in conservation in a biosphere reserve, and PTSD and the military. The authors' reflections on their experiences using the SA method provide valuable insights into the practicalities and challenges of applying this approach.

This book is particularly valuable for undergraduate and graduate students practicing the SA method in the social sciences, including sociology, healthcare, and other disciplines. It also serves as a resource for research scholars interested in qualitative research methodologies and relational analysis.

Overall, Situational Analysis in Practice offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the method of SA, providing readers with a solid foundation for understanding and applying this powerful approach to critical qualitative research.

Weight: 698g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367470999
Edition number: 2 ed