Situating Qualitative Methods in Psychological Science

Brian Schiff

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English

Routledge
10 July 2018

Research methods: general; Philosophy of mind; Psychological methodology

Series: Advances in Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology

Although qualitative approaches to psychological research have a long history in the discipline, they have also been, and remain, marginalized from the canon of mainstream scientific psychology. At the current moment, however, there is growing recognition of the importance of qualitative methods and a movement toward a more inclusive and eclectic stance on psychological research. This volume reflects upon the historical and contemporary place of qualitative methods in psychology and considers future possibilities for further integration of these methods in the discipline. Scholars representing a wide-range of perspectives in qualitative and theoretical psychology reflect on the historical and contemporary positions of qualitative methods in psychology with an eye to the future of research and theory in the discipline. This book encourages a more critical and inclusive stance on research, recognizing both the limits and contributions that different methodological approaches can make to the project of psychological knowledge.

Edited by: Brian Schiff
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9780815353423
ISBN 10: 0815353421
Series: Advances in Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 10 July 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Some Historical Perspective on the Marginalization of Qualitative Methods Within Mainstream Scientific Psychology James T. Lamiell 2. Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed? Should Philosophy Guide Method Choice? Kathleen L. Slaney and Donna Tafreshi 3. Qualitative Methods as Fundamental Tools: Autonomy and Integration in Mixed Methods Research Frederick J. Wertz 4. Qualitative Psychology and the New Pluralism Kenneth J. Gergen 5. Qualitative Methods Enhance Our Understanding and Treatment of People with Alzheimer’s Disease Steven R. Sabat 6. Understanding Psychology, Differently Brian Schiff 7. Qualitative Psychology’s Coming of Age: Are There Grounds for Hope? Mark Freeman

Brian Schiff is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the American University of Paris and Director of the George and Irina Schaeffer Center for the Study of Genocide, Human Rights and Conflict Prevention. He is the author of A New Narrative for Psychology (2017), editor of Rereading Personal Narrative and Life Course (2014), and co-editor of Life and Narrative: The Risks and Responsibilities for Storying Experience (2017).

Reviews for Situating Qualitative Methods in Psychological Science

There is an extended literature on qualitative methods, with much attention given to details and technicalities. But why is there a need for such approaches at all, whether they are called non-reductionist, holistic, or meaning-centered? Why do we need methods that are radically different from those used in traditional psychology? This book offers some fundamental answers to these questions. It takes a look at psychology as a whole: as the project of a comprehensive exploration of the human being in the world. And it reminds us of its still unfulfilled promises. --Jens Brockmeier, The American University of Paris, France This compendium of work by distinguished scholars updates our view of psychological science to include the growing recognition of qualitative inquiry. These writers tackle the hard methodological questions and argue wisely for pluralism and integration as the future of psychology. It's a must-read for researchers. --Ruthellen Josselson, Fielding Graduate University, USA