Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation - Softcover

Tisdell, Elizabeth J.; Merriam, Sharan B.; Stuckey-Peyrot, Heather L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1394266448 ISBN 13: 9781394266449

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2025

Synopsis

The essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study

Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation, 5th Edition is filled with practical advice and proven guidance for designing and implementing qualitative research studies, and for communicating findings clearly and effectively. Readers will develop a strong foundation in qualitative research theory and application, including an understanding of data sources, data analysis tools, and the types of qualitative research. This revised Fifth Edition offers an expanded interdisciplinary focus, covering qualitative research in the medical and health professions, the social sciences, education, and the humanities. It also covers new tools and technologies―including discussion of AI in qualitative research―that facilitate the process of conducting, analyzing, and presenting research. Written in reader-friendly terms, Qualitative Research is accessible to both novice and experienced researchers.

• Discover the theories, techniques, and analysis methods that make for rigorous qualitative studies
• Consider issues related to online data collection, interpretation of results, and qualitative research ethics
• Learn to develop a strong theoretical framework to guide qualitative studies
• Discover how qualitative research is used in many fields, including healthcare

Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation is an indispensable reference for students and researchers looking to grow their knowledge of qualitative research methodologies across disciplines.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Elizabeth J. Tisdell is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Lifelong Learning and Adult Education at Penn State University―Harrisburg.

Dr. Sharan B. Merriam is a retired professor of adult education at the University of Georgia. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including Learning in Adulthood.

Dr. Heather L. Stuckey-Peyrot is co-director of the Qualitative and Mixed-Method Core at the Penn State College of Medicine.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Qualitative Research, Fifth Edition

“This is the book through which I first learned qualitative research and is still the textbook I pull from my shelves when mentoring colleagues and trainees on the subject. The practical examples throughout the book underpin each section and help put principles into context for any budding health services or social science researcher. 10/10―I would recommend this text to anyone looking to develop their qualitative research skills in the medical and health professions and beyond.”
― Dr. Ben Vipler, MD, MEd, Associate Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

“Whether you’re a novice or an experienced researcher, this book is an essential guide to mastering qualitative inquiry. It combines clear, practical strategies with rich theoretical insights to navigate the research process.”
― Monica Fedeli, PhD, Professor of Teaching and Learning Methods and Organizational Development, University of Padua, Italy

“Amidst a crowd of contenders, this book is my top recommendation for researching experience and meaning that informs professional practices of all types―especially those in the medical and health professions―they will find examples that are significant.”
― Dan Pratt, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Educational Studies, Centre for Health Education Scholarship, University of British Columbia

“The authors draw on their deep well of knowledge to distill even the most challenging concepts into easy-to-grasp insights. This book is a must-read.”
― Dr. Liz Beverly, PhD, Professor of Primary Care, OHF Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor in Behavioral Diabetes, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1394266448
• ISBN 13: 9781394266449
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 448