Abstract

This subject aims to facilitate students' understanding of the differing epistemological and methodological assumptions underpinning different approaches to qualitative research. Qualitative research spans a broad range of historical, theoretical and contextual assumptions and in this subject students are exposed to various paradigms in qualitative research. By the end of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Epistemology: historical, philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of qualitative research in psychologyEthics: critical reflection of ethical issues and considerations in qualitative researchReflexivity: critical and theoretical interrogation of the socially constructed nature of selves and the place of subjectivity in psychological researchMethodology: assumptions and principles of design and theoretical approaches to qualitative … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe and evaluate epistemological philosophical frameworks of qualitative research in psychology;
2.
be able to critically evaluate a range of qualitative research theories and methodologies and the ethical and reflexive elements of these;
3.
be able to critically evaluate techniques and procedures for carrying out research methods and put these methods into practice;
4.
be able to understand and evaluate the contribution of critical bodies of work such as feminist and Indigenous Australian perspectives including those of other First Nations peoples to qualitative research and psychology;
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be able to conduct research using qualitative research techniques;
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be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research findings;
7.
be able to critically evaluate and produce written accounts of qualitative research.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma (Psychology).