Qualitative Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy

by John McLeod

Qualitative methods are particularly suited to answering the kinds of questions that counsellors and psychotherapists need to ask about their practice. Qualitative Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy has therefore been written to help researchers find their way through the range of methodologies and techniques available to them. Leading expert, and best selling author John McLeod takes the reader through each stage of the research process, explaining techniques for gathering data, writing up the study and evaluating the findings. Each qualitative method is clearly described and critically assessed in terms of its own strengths and weaknesses. Examples from actual research studies are given to show how

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction, Research

256 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2000

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[Amy Numedahl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction with many suggestion for further reading on specific topics of interest.