Fully updated in this second edition, this book introduces students to basic principles in social research. Taking a public health approach the book covers areas such as health promotion, public health and health services management and is aimed at helping a variety of health professionals. The book uses examples from a range of settings to illustrate how qualitative and quantitative methods from the disciplines of sociology, psychology, history and anthropology have been used to understand health related behaviour.Praised for its clarity and breadth, this popular book has been thoroughly updated and now includes: O Extended further readingO More indepth chapters reflecting the most current topics in the field of social researchO Expanded material on the use of secondary sources O More coverage on the usage of studies within larger public health programmes, including mixed methods and integration of dataO Increased number of international examples and updated case studiesAll chapters have extensive pedagogy to engage readers and bring the theory to life, and is ideal for students taking a real variety of social research modules as part of a health program. It is particularly valuable for public health students.Understanding Public Health is an innovative series published by Open University Press in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.Contributors: Sarah Bernays, John Browne, Tracey Chantler, Mary Alison Durand, Martin Gorsky, Andy Guise, Judith Green, Tim Rhodes and Sarah Smith.
List of authors Acknowledgements Overview of the book Section 1: Planning your social science research Second edition revised and updated by Mary Alison Durand 1 Introduction to social research 2 Science and social science 3 Framing a research question 4 Research design Section 2: Qualitative methods of data collection and analysis Second edition revised and updated by Tracey Chantler 5 Introduction to qualitative research methods 6 Qualitative interviewing 7 Focus groups and other group methods 8 Analysing qualitative data 9 Practical: using qualitative methods Section 3: Measurement and quantitative methods Second edition revised and updated by Sarah Smith10 Measurement in the social sciences 11 Questionnaire design 12 Using surveys in cross- sectional research designs 13 Practical: Designing a questionnaire Section 4: Issues in social research List of authors Acknowledgements Overview of the book Section 1: Planning your social science research Second edition revised and updated by Mary Alison Durand 1 Introduction to social research 2 Science and social science 3 Framing a research question 4 Research design Section 2: Qualitative methods of data collection and analysis Second edition revised and updated by Tracey Chantler 5 Introduction to qualitative research methods 6 Qualitative interviewing 7 Focus groups and other group methods 8 Analysing qualitative data 9 Practical: using qualitative methods Section 3: Measurement and quantitative methods Second edition revised and updated by Sarah Smith10 Measurement in the social sciences 11 Questionnaire design 12 Using surveys in cross- sectional research designs 13 Practical: Designing a questionnaire Section 4: Issues in social research 14 Principles of research ethics in practice 15 Documentary approaches 16 Mixed method and multidisciplinary approaches Glossary Index
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