Dive into the world of qualitative psychology with three courses that guide you through the ins and outs of the major approaches to qualitative research. Explore the richness and complexity of human experience while exploring the historical roots of qualitative research, its philosophical underpinnings, and how it’s been shaped by various disciplines. Learn about interviewing techniques, the world of ethnographic studies, the nature of case studies, and the analysis of qualitative data, all while focusing on the importance of the researcher’s role and their relationship with the participants.
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
American Psychological Association via Coursera Specialization
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: What is Qualitative Research?
- Offered by American Psychological Association. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Interviewing Methods
- Offered by American Psychological Association. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis
- Offered by American Psychological Association. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by American Psychological Association. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Interviewing Methods
- Offered by American Psychological Association. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis
- Offered by American Psychological Association. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, and qualtitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests. This course delves into the variety of interviewing methods used in qualitative research in psychology, focusing on phenomenology, narrative inquiry, and grounded theory, relating each of these to common philosophical stances taken by qualitative researchers. Students will explore the history and evolution of these methodologies, understand the types of questions they seek to answer, and learn about the unique methods utilized. Descriptions and explanations of the various methods are amplified by illustrative examples drawn from the qualitative research literature. The course emphasizes the role of the researcher as the core instrument of data collection and highlights best practices in interviewing. Real-world examples and case studies will be used to illuminate the distinctive characteristics of each methodology.
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This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, and qualtitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests. This course delves into the qualitative research traditions of ethnographic inquiry and case study in psychology, emphasizing the use of participant observation. Students will explore the unique practices, data gathering and analysis methods, and researcher involvement in these traditions. This course explores the interviewing methods used in qualitative research in psychology. The course emphasizes the importance of researcher positionality and the distinctive characteristics of ethnography and case study. Students then learn to apply basic qualitative data analysis (QDA) techniques to the data gathered. The course also covers the utility of observation in understanding context, identifying tacit patterns, and providing direct personal experience and knowledge. It further discusses the role of coding in data analysis, including initial, focused, and axial coding. The course concludes with a look at how to move from categorization to interpretive representation in QDA. This comprehensive exploration prepares students to conduct their own qualitative research, equipped with a deep understanding of various research traditions and methodologies.
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This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, and qualitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests. This introduction to qualitative research in psychology provides an in-depth exploration of individuals' lived experiences through methods like interviews and observations. It delves into the historical, philosophical, and cross-disciplinary foundations of qualitative research, illustrating these foundations with a variety of examples, activities, and self-assessments. The course aims to foster an understanding of how qualitative inquiry adds depth and nuance to our comprehension of individual and collective human experiences. It addresses the common critiques of qualitative research and introduces the four trustworthiness criteria that researchers use in evaluating the soundness of a given qualitative study. The course also emphasizes the role of the researcher and the close relationships between the inquirer and participants in qualitative studies.
Taught by
Mike Stadler, PhD
