Qualitative Data Analysis Using a Dialogical Approach - Softcover

Sullivan, Paul

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9781849206105: Qualitative Data Analysis Using a Dialogical Approach
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ISBN 10: 1849206104 ISBN 13: 9781849206105
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

In this important new text, Paul Sullivan introduces readers to a qualitative methodology rooted in the analysis of dialogue and subjectivity: the dialogical approach. Sullivan unpacks the theory behind a dialogical approach to qualitative research, and relates issues of philosophy and methodology to the practical process of actually doing qualitative research.

Sullivan′s book foregrounds the role of atmosphere, subjectivity and authorial reflection within texts. His work also enables the researcher to attend to the conflicts, judgments and interpretive activities that take place in language use. Practically speaking, the dialogical approach enables analysis of direct and indirect discourse, speech genres, hesitations, irony and a variety of other conditions that shape our understanding of dialogue in context.

As well as exploring the theory behind this innovative method, Sullivan provides sound practical advice that recognizes the everyday analytic needs of the reader.

Topics include:

  • The theoretical foundations of the approach
  • The role of subjectivity in qualitative research
  • Data preparation and analysis
  • The future of the approach

"Theoretical discussion is consistently accompanied by research examples and suggestions as to how the dialogical approach could be used in the reader′s own research. This important and timely book is ideal for any reader who wants to do research with dialogue and who wants to explore the full nuances and complexities of discourse."

Quoting PW Sullivan.

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About the Author

Dr Paul Sullivan lectures psychology at the University of Bradford. His research is concerned with the significance of dialogue in understanding interpersonal as well as intrapersonal relationships and its applications for doing qualitative psychology. He is the 2009 winner of the Qualitative Methods in Psychology Section Prize for: ′Outstanding Early Career Scholar′.

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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1849206104
ISBN 13 
9781849206105
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
208
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