Research Methods in Psychology - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1526488914 ISBN 13: 9781526488916

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

 

Much has changed in psychological research in the last decade and much has changed in the fifth edition of Research Methods in Psychology to make sure that it is still an essential textbook for teaching Research Methods.

With 6 new chapters looking at the biggest issues in psychological research and a complete reframing of qualitative and quantitative methods, this book is at the forefront of ethical, innovative and sound research.

Within each chapter there are features to help students

·         Consolidate learning

·         Reflect on key studies

·         Improve critical thinking

·         Develop their evaluation skills

Take a look to see how we’ve redesigned this classic texts to meet the needs of the modern researcher and lecturer.

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About the Authors

Dame Glynis M. Breakwell is Professor Emeritus at the University of Bath in the Department of Psychology and has Visiting Professorships at Imperial College, London and the University of Surrey. Her research focuses upon identity process theory, social influence and social representation processes, leadership in complex organisations, and the psychology of risk management, perception, and communication. She has published more than 20 books, several of which are on research methods. She has been an adviser to both public and private sector organisations on the use of psychological methods and theories, especially concerning responses to public crises and major emergencies.

Daniel B. Wright is Professor of Educational Assessment, in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His interests are in methodology and applied cognitive science.

Julie Barnett is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Bath. She is a social psychologist with research interests around risk appreciation, risk communication, public responses to new environmental and health technologies and managing food allergy. Over the last 10 years she has been part of a range of interdisciplinary projects funded by research councils, charities and government departments and agencies.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1526488914
• ISBN 13: 9781526488916
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 584
• Editor: Breakwell Glynis M., Wright Daniel B., Barnett Julie