Qualitative methodology: Analysing participants' perspectives

Journal/Book: Curr Opin Psychiatry. 1996; 9: 2-6 Boundary Row, London, England SE1 8NH. Rapid Science Publishers. 417-421.

Abstract: This paper reviews articles in the mental health field employing qualitative methods and articles in medical and related journals discussing qualitative methodology. Three broad substantive areas are examined: the phenomenology of particular conditions, processes occurring in therapy and attitudes towards community care. Issues considered include validity in qualitative methodology and its relationship with quantitative methodology.

Note: Article JA Smith, Univ Sheffield, Psychol Bldg, Sheffield S10 2TP, S Yorkshire, England

Keyword(s): HEALTH-SERVICES RESEARCH; UNHELPFUL DIVIDE; PSYCHOLOGY; ADDICTIONS; CARE

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