Practical and straightforward, this book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the process of planning, conducting and analysing qualitative research, from selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings. Built around the authors' Qualitative Research Cycle - consisting of the design, data collection and analytic cycles - this pragmatic guide clearly demonstrates the steps you need to take to ensure your research is rigorous and robust.

Drawing on decades of experience teaching workshops, the book is packed with techniques and tools to help you turn theory and method into research practice. This second edition:

• Showcases the importance of linking research design to data analysis, helping you avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your data
• Highlights the relevance and wide application of qualitative methods with an array of international examples of real field research and interdisciplinary case studies
• Gives clear guidance on writing qualitative research, including how to respond to critiques of qualitative methods
• Has a renewed focus on evaluating quality in qualitative research, ensuring your work is valid, reflexive and ethical

Offering tried and tested research tools like interview guides that you can apply to your own projects and supported by online resources including checklists and reflective questions, this book is the perfect companion for anyone looking to complete a successful project using qualitative research methods.

About the Author
Dr. Monique Hennink is an associate professor of global health at Emory University. She has particular expertise in applying qualitative methods to public health research. She has authored five textbooks on qualitative research and developed the "QUAL-WORKS" training program for public health professionals. Her research focuses on behavioral aspects of public health issues by understanding the social, cultural, and contextual influences on behavior in order to develop effective health interventions. Her research focuses primarily on sexual and reproductive health, sanitation behavior, chronic disease management, women's empowerment, and microcredit. She conducts research in multiple study contexts throughout Africa, Asia, UK, and USA.

Reviews

This introductory textbook presents a useful framework of three interconnected cycles - the design cycle, the data collection cycle and the analytic cycle - to guide students through the process of conducting qualitative research. Engaging examples illustrate each step from start to completion.

-- Lena Jaspersen

Hennink, Hutter and Bailey provide a highly practical overview of all stages in the qualitative research process, linking clearly the cycles of design, data collection and data analysis. Excellent case studies illustrate qualitative research in practice. The authors' clarity and coherence throughout the text makes this book a valuable read for all qualitative researchers.

-- Geraldine Foley, PhD
Written from a situated epistemological perspective, this handbook nicely blends theory with method and method with practical examples. A valuable guide for early career researchers in need of clear and simple answers to deal with complex phenomena and common critiques. -- Karin Hannes



Book Information
ISBN 9781473903913
Author Monique Hennink
Format Paperback
Page Count 376
Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 670g