This course provides a
conceptual and practical introduction to the use of qualitative methodologies,
data collection strategies, and analytic data techniques used in psychological
research. Students will be introduced to ways of formulating research questions
suitable for a qualitative study, methods for generating qualitative data
(e.g., unstructured, semi-structured, and structured interviews), and ways of
analyzing qualitative data (e.g., grounded theory and discourse analysis). The
theoretical underpinning and basic techniques of qualitative methodology for
psychological research are covered, including practical skills for conducting
individual interviews and focus groups, grounded theory research and analysis,
content analysis, domain analysis, and approaches for assimilating and
presenting qualitative findings.
The goals of this course are as follows: 1.
To acquire
a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of qualitative
methodology 2.
To obtain
an empirical skillset for conducting qualitative research, including study
design, data collection, data analysis, report write-up, research presentation,
and dissemination 3.
To
develop an understanding of how to develop a qualitative research design and
implement it 4.
To apply
the theory and practice the techniques introduced in class 5.
To help
students understand how to write up and present qualitative results
- Teacher: Antonio Bova