Understanding Qualitative Content Analysis : Procedures and Ethics / Charles C. Ebere.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ebere, Charles C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Qualitative research--Methodology.

Qualitative research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

A standard practice for organizing research in the social sciences is to make a distinction between qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative research explores the complex configuration of human thoughts, feelings, or interpretations of meaning and contexts often missing in numerical translation. A number of qualitative methods are available for analyzing data and deriving their significance depending on the research question(s) and objectives. This How-to Guide presents qualitative content analysis as a significant quality research method and its potential applications within social research. It delves into the scope, distinctive features, foundational principles, and techniques associated with qualitative content analysis. Furthermore, it discusses the criteria for methodologic rigor and the quality-assurance measures associated with this research method, which are crucial for maintaining the credibility of research outcomes. Much more significant is the effort to provide a step-by-step guide to enable readers to evaluate the potential applicability of this method to their own research endeavors.

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ISBN:

1-03-622276-4

9781036222765

OCLC:

1523169624