FSS:PSYb1940 Introduction to qualitative re - Course Information

PSYb1940 Introduction to qualitative research

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Roman Hytych, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Mgr. Tomáš Řiháček, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. Mgr. Tomáš Řiháček, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies

Timetable

Tue 12:00–13:40 P51 Posluchárna V. Čermáka

Prerequisites

! PSY194 Introduction to qualitative research
The course has no formal prerequisites. Students are recommended to enroll in it in the first year of their studies.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Abstract

The goal of the course is to introduce students into qualitative approach to psychological research. The course is focused on the thematic analysis, which is regarded as a basic approach in qualitative research. Emphasis is put on the teaching of practical analytical skills.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to :
- explain and apply the qualitative mode of reasoning in psychological research
- formulate a research question and develop a protocol for a semi-structured interview
- perform a basic analysis of the data
- formulate and report the resulting themes
- assess the validity of a study
- reflect own premises and biases

Key topics

1. Introduction to quqlitative research, main approaches, thematic analysis.
2. Formulation of a research question and its role in the research project.
3. 2. Sample recruitment and data collection/creation. Conducting a research interview. Data transcription. Informed consent.
4. 3. Methods of coding in the thematic analysis.
5. The choice of an epistemological perspective and its consequences for the analysis.
6. 4. The development and formulation of themes, writing a research report. Working with literature in qualitative analysis.
7. Enhancing validity through researchers' consensus and participants' feedback.
8. Versions of thematic analysis.

Study resources and literature

required literature
• Braun, V., Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3, 77–101.
• MIOVSKÝ, Michal. Kvalitativní přístup a metody v psychologickém výzkumu. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2006, 332 stran. ISBN 9788024713625. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

Lectures, exercises, discussions, homework assignments, feedback.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Students are evaluated on the basis of a semestral paper.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

For detailed information, instructions and requirements see syllabus in the Study Materials of this course.

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