Qualitative inquiry is not merely a research method or a series of analytic steps, but a holistic process that challenges the age-old qualitative/quantitative dichotomy. This book provides students and researchers with an approachable guide to a range of interpretive perspectives, including thematic, narrative, and arts-based types of inquiry.
Fully revised and updated, the Second Edition features:
A brand new introduction firmly placing qualitative inquiry in context
New further reading sections to guide you deeper into the relevant literature
Expanded sections on auto-ethnography and technology
A range of examples to demonstrate the application of research techniques
Presenting a clear overview of the theory, method and interpretation involved in qualitative inquiry, this book is the ideal starting point for those engaging in arts-based qualitative research.
Part 1: Qualitative Inquiry
Chapter 1: Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Part 2: Thematic Perspectives
Chapter 3: Constant Comparison Inquiry
Chapter 4: Phenomenological Inquiry
Part 3: The Narrative Turn
Chapter 5: Narrative Inquiry
Part 4: Arts-Based Inquiry
Chapter 6: Poetic Inquiry
Chapter 7: Visual Inquiry
1. Collage Inquiry
2. Photo/Film Inquiry
3. Visual Narratives
Chapter 8. Performative Inquiry
Part 5: Future Directions
Chapter 9: Future Directions