Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

Flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts from qualitative research methods discussed in the lecture.

Qualitative Research

Research concerned with the quality and texture of human experience, focusing on understanding and interpreting meanings in social contexts.

Quantitative Research

Research focusing on numbers and statistical relationships between variables, aiming to generalize findings to a larger population.

Ontology

The study of the nature of being and reality, often discussed in the context of different philosophical approaches to psychology.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge, including its nature, origin, and limits, and how we acquire knowledge.

Reflexivity

The process through which researchers reflect on their role and influence in the research process and how their subjectivity affects their work.

Data Collection Methods - Interactive

Methods that involve direct interaction with participants, such as interviews and focus groups, allowing for rich qualitative data.

Data Collection Methods - Textual

Methods that rely on texts, such as surveys and document analysis, for gathering qualitative data.

Critical Realism

An ontological position that asserts the existence of a reality independent of our perceptions, but acknowledges our understanding is always partial.

Constructionism

An epistemological position that views knowledge as constructed from social interactions and context, suggesting no single reality exists.

Thematic Analysis

A method of analysis that identifies themes and patterns within data, focusing on both inductive and deductive approaches.