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From Subject to Subjectivities profiles the recent debates about the role of qualitative and participatory methods in psychology, a discipline which has traditionally seen itself as a form of positivistic science. Contributors explain how fundamentally different views of the nature of reality and of scientific theory have shaped these debates, and how psychology is being transformed through the use of these methods.
At the heart of the book are 10 exemplars of interpretive and participatory action research which describe the rationale for and process of using these methods in actual cases. They also articulate some of the challenges psychologists may face in adopting them, offering insights into how these complications can be successfully negotiated. Relevant beyond psychology, the models provided can be used within the context of a wide array of social science disciplines, from sociology and anthropology to women's studies and public health.
The contributors represent a veritable "who's who" of qualitative scholars, including Lyn Mikel Brown, Larry Davidson, Michelle Fine, Louise Kidder, M. Brinton Lykes, Jeanne Marecek, Abigail Stewart, and Niobe Way.
No previous book has examined qualitative and participatory methods specifically within the context of psychology. From Subjects to Subjectivities provides a unique and badly needed resource for those interested in learning about the practice of these methods in the field.
Show moreFrom Subject to Subjectivities profiles the recent debates about the role of qualitative and participatory methods in psychology, a discipline which has traditionally seen itself as a form of positivistic science. Contributors explain how fundamentally different views of the nature of reality and of scientific theory have shaped these debates, and how psychology is being transformed through the use of these methods.
At the heart of the book are 10 exemplars of interpretive and participatory action research which describe the rationale for and process of using these methods in actual cases. They also articulate some of the challenges psychologists may face in adopting them, offering insights into how these complications can be successfully negotiated. Relevant beyond psychology, the models provided can be used within the context of a wide array of social science disciplines, from sociology and anthropology to women's studies and public health.
The contributors represent a veritable "who's who" of qualitative scholars, including Lyn Mikel Brown, Larry Davidson, Michelle Fine, Louise Kidder, M. Brinton Lykes, Jeanne Marecek, Abigail Stewart, and Niobe Way.
No previous book has examined qualitative and participatory methods specifically within the context of psychology. From Subjects to Subjectivities provides a unique and badly needed resource for those interested in learning about the practice of these methods in the field.
Show moreDeborah L. Tolman is a Senior Research Scientist and Director of the Adolescent Sexuality Project at the Center for Research on Women at Wellesley College. Mary Brydon-Miller is an Associate Professor at the Springfield College School of Human Services, Manchester, NH site, where she coordinates the Gerontology Program.
"A wonderfully constructive achievement that justly reclaims the
legacy of action research in psychology. Giving the reader a broad
and diverse view of the vibrant new work in this area, the book is
a superb resource for anyone wanting to familiarize themselves with
state of the art psychological action research. It also serves the
newcomer admirably as an introduction to action research generally
and to some of its most talented practitioners."
*Davydd J. Greenwood,Goldwin Smith Professor of Anthropology,
Cornell University*
"Destined to become a classic in all areas of psychology as we
expand our view of psychological methods. This collection will
become a must-have to train students to go beyond traditional
methods in psychology, as well as for those researchers who want to
expand their training and engage in research that speaks to the
general public. The discipline as a whole will be enriched by the
publication of this book."
*Aída Hurtado,University of California, Santa Cruz*
"Moves the spotlight from experiments to experience. A fabulous
array of psychological stars show us both what qualitative
psychology is and how to do it. This book has the potential to
change the field of psychology by opening it up to diverse
empirical approaches and compelling subject matter."
*Shulamit Reinharz,Brandeis University*
"I commend this book to researchers and teachers of researchers
alike. We are indebted to the pioneering authors for sharing their
experience and frankly addressing the issues and practical barriers
to pursuing justice through feminist research."
*Psychology of Women Quarterly*
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