PC6050 - Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25, but may be subject to modification | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences and Professions | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) | No instances running in the year |
Module summary
This module is designed to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in qualitative research. Emphasis will be placed on the exploration of the links between epistemology, methodology and theoretical explanations in psychology. In doing this, students will be introduced to a range of qualitative approaches to data collection and data analysis.
Prior learning requirements
PC5001 Research Design and Analysis in Psychology
Syllabus
Topics will be drawn from,
— Introduction to different epistemological and methodological positions in qualitative research. LO 1
— Approaches to data collection (e.g., observation techniques, interviewing techniques, focus groups, use of archival sources, diary techniques). LO 1, 2, 3, 4
— Data analysis methods based on different epistemological and methodological positions – e.g. contextualism (grounded theory, ethnography); constructivism (discourse analysis, narrative analysis); and phenomenology (interpretative phenomenologial analysis). LO 1, 2, 3, 4
— Design of qualitative research studies. LO 1
— Structure and approach in reporting qualitative research. LO 2, 3, 4
— Ethical issues in qualitative research. LO 1
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Lectures will deliver core material (e.g., key perspectives, empirical work and theoretical explanations) and will provide a framework for further reading and independent study. The workshops will require preparatory work on the part of the students and are a place where students can reflect on their own learning and personal growth. These will also provide practical elements where methods of data collection and analysis are used. There will be opportunity also for students to complete a reflective diary and a discussion forum on WebLearn to discuss any issues, thoughts and ideas that arise as the students progress through the module.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will:
1. be able to provide a rationale for a qualitative research study in terms of appropriate ethical considerations, data collection and data analysis
2. be able to employ different methods of data collection and data analysis within qualitative research
3. be able to write a report of qualitative research study in an appropriate format
4. be able to apply appropriate criteria to evaluating qualitative research
Bibliography
Reading list:
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