Research Books
The SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory
Comprehensive textbook which compares three approaches to conducting research in the areas of humanities and social sciences. (more)
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Theory, Method and Resear
Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is an increasingly popular approach to qualitative inquiry. This handy text covers its theoretical foundations and provides a detailed guide to... (more)
Research in Psychotherapy
A comprehensive synthesis and assessment of the psychotherapeutic research literature for the use of both researchers and those in clinical practice, this book is designed as a general reference... (more)
Empirical Research on Logotherapy and Meaning-Oriented Psychotherapy: An Annotated Bibliography
An ambitious project, this book offers an organized, comprehensive, and invaluable compilation of relevant research material regarding meaning in life - the central axis of logotherapy. A relevant... (more)
Personality Disorders: Current Research and Treatments
As with a number of specific areas in the medical professions, the field of personality disorders has experienced a period of rapid growth and development over the past decade. This volume offers the... (more)
The Nature of Qualitative Evidence
This book critically examines the nature and usefulness of qualitative methods. It explores practical ways for clinicians to use qualitative inquirey more effectively. The authors explore the link... (more)
Approaches to Research
Defines the nature and objectives of research and examines the tasks of the researcher. The book explores the relationship between research and the researcher, and examines the preconceptions a... (more)
Qualitative researching with text, image and sound: A practical handbook
This book offers a unique resource for today's social researcher. A practical handbook which provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to a broad range of research methods with the... (more)
Contextualism in psychological research?: a critical review
Contextualism in psychology and education research has emerged as one of the most important factors in that research. The authors ask whether contextualism works in scientific research and explore... (more)
Qualitative Health Psychology: Theories and Methods
Covers topics such as: the main theoretical perspectives underlying qualitative research, such as discourse analysis and narrative; the social context and embodiment of health and illness; practical... (more)
Advances in Identity Theory and Research
Presented in four sections based on research in the field of identity theory: the sources of identity, the tie between identity and the social structure, the non-cognitive outcomes, such as... (more)
Narrative Research in Health and Illness:
A key text that demonstrates the breadth of narrative medicine and its growing importance in patient care. (more)
Researching, Reflecting and Writing About Work: Guidance on Training Course Assignments and Research for Psychotherapists and Counsellors
A guide to the research skills and critical thinking required to complete a research project for professional learning courses in counselling and psychotherapy. Written at a level easily accessible... (more)
Doing Practitioner Research
Doing Practitioner Research focuses on helping practitioners conduct research in their own organisations, and attention is given to the best methods for doing this effectively and sensitively. The... (more)
Learning Support: A Guide for Mature Students
Explores how adults learn and the ways in which different abilities and experiences can be used to learn more effectively, this is a practical book for students returning to study. Written from a... (more)
