Using Declarative Mapping Sentences in Psychological Research: Applying Facet Theory in Multi-Componential Critical Analyses of Female Representation in Science Fiction Film and TV

Using facet theory and Hackett’s pioneering development of the declarative mapping sentence (DMS) as a qualitative methodology, this volume explains the process of formulating and applying the DMS to critically assess female representation in science fiction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 90 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume employs facet theory and Hackett's pioneering development of the declarative mapping sentence (DMS) as a qualitative methodology to delve into the intricate process of formulating and applying the DMS to critically assess female representation in science fiction. Through a comparative approach, the authors illustrate how the DMS is formulated and utilized to analyze the psychological and behavioral profiles of female characters in Western science fiction films and television. By maintaining the common structure of the DMS across films while adapting its content to suit each female role, the text showcases the versatility of the DMS in providing a framework for diverse research domains, enabling consistent comparison, contrast, and classification of results.

This insightful and thought-provoking volume holds appeal to researchers, academics, and educators with interests in psychological methods and statistics, qualitative research on gender identity, and research methodologies in general. Those particularly intrigued by behavioral psychology, gender and cinema, and science fiction will find great value in this volume.

Weight: 353g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367686499