Essentials of discursive psychology / Linda M. McMullen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McMullen, Linda M., author.

Series:

Essentials of qualitative methods series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discursive psychology.

Physical Description:

viii, 110 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2021]

Summary:

"The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce 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. In this step-by-step guide to conducting a research study, Linda McMullen describes the innovative ways in which discursive psychology analyzes language at both the micro and macro levels. Discursive psychologists reconceptualize talk and text as being situated in a social context, rather than thinking of talk as a route to our thoughts. For example, this approach could be used to study how people use arguments for and against the notion of human-induced climate change, or how they criticize each other in face-to-face encounters. About the Essentials of Qualitative Methods book series: Even for experienced researchers, selecting and correctly applying the right method can be challenging. In this groundbreaking series, leading experts in qualitative methods provide clear, crisp, and comprehensive descriptions of their approach, including its methodological integrity, and its benefits and limitations. Each book includes numerous examples to enable readers to quickly and thoroughly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Conceptual Foundations of Discursive Psychology

What Is Discourse, and What Is Discourse Analysis?

What Is Discursive Psychology, and What Is Critical Discursive Psychology?

Why Choose Discursive Psychology, and What Does This Choice Entail?

What Are Some Major Components of Discursive Psychology?

Deciding Whether to Use This Methodology

2. Designing a Study

Stating the Topic and Engaging in Initial Searches of Literatures

Framing the Research Question(s)

Determining What Type of Data to Collect or Generate to Address Your Research Questions

3. Collecting and Generating Data

Collecting Archival or Already Existing Data

Generating Data From Interviews or Focus Groups

4. Analyzing Your Data

A Process of Data Analysis

Examples of Detailed Analyses of Extracts of Data

Concluding Comments on Analyzing Your Data

5. Disseminating Your Research

Preparing a Manuscript for Publication in a Journal

Beyond the Manuscript

6. What Constitutes Good Discursive Research?

Documentation

Demonstration

Plausibility

Coherence

Fruitfulness

7. Ongoing Conversations

Questions of Ethics

Questions Related to Conceptual Advancements and Methodological Innovations

Final Thoughts.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: McMullen, Linda M., Essentials of discursive psychology

ISBN:

9781433834639

1433834634

OCLC:

1164819829

Publisher Number:

99988678305