Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis / Theory, Method and Research - 1st - Sage, 2009 - 226

This book presents a comprehensive guide to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), an increasingly popular approach to qualitative inquiry and a method of growing impact in research. Introduction, Doing IPA: Theory and Method, The Theoretical Foundations of IPA, Planning an IPA Research Study, Collecting Data, Analysis, Writing, IPA Research, Health and Illness, Sex and Sexuality, Psychological Distress, Life Transitions and Identity, Current Issues for IPA, Assessing Validity, The Relationship Between IPA and Other Approaches, Conclusion and Reflections on Future Developments, References, Index.

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