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Mindful Inquiry in Social Research
Updated Edition
- Valerie Malhotra Bentz - Fielding Graduate University, USA
- James Marlatt - Fielding Graduate University, USA
- Jeremy J. Shapiro - Fielding Graduate University, USA
- Luann Drolc Fortune - Saybrook University, USA
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Counselling Research Methods | Qualitative Methods | Qualitative Research (General)
Counselling Research Methods | Qualitative Methods | Qualitative Research (General)
June 2025 | 342 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The first edition of this classic text introduced researchers and students to a broad range of approaches that are grounded philosophically and are relevant to real contexts. This new edition reflects developments in social research and changes in the global environment. The authors broaden their conception of mindfulness, and show how mindful inquirers can maximize positive outcomes for participants, organizations, communities, and themselves. The first five chapters describe the application of mindful inquiry, and the following nine introduce cultures of inquiry and research traditions, theories, methods, and techniques. Chapters contain activities that provide immediate engagement with learning, suggested readings, and lists of skills for researchers.
Preface
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1: The 21st Century Context and a New Approach
Chapter 2: The Mindful Inquirer as Philosopher: From Positivism/Scientism to Postmodernism and Beyond
Chapter 3: Mindful Inquiry as the Basis for Scholarly Practice
Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Mindful Inquiry
Chapter 5: The Mindful Scholar–Practitioner
Chapter 6: Cultures of Inquiry and Research Traditions
Chapter 7: Contemplative Embodied Awareness
Chapter 8: Phenomenological Inquiry
Chapter 9: Hermeneutic Inquiry, Ethnography, and Narrative Research
Chapter 10: Quantitative, Behavioral, Evaluation, Mixed, and Multi-Phased Research
Chapter 11: Comparative-Historical Inquiry, Theoretical Inquiry, and Grounded Theory
Chapter 12: Critical Theory and Critical Social Theory
Chapter 13: Action Research and Indigenous Research
Chapter 14: Conclusion and Magic Formulae
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Research Competencies
Appendix C: Key Ideas of Positivism/Scientism
Appendix D: Introductory Reading List
References
Index
The book provides essential foundations for conducting research in a world fraught with complex, pervasive, and pressing social issues. It continues, expands, and updates the approach of the innovative first edition, offering new and experienced researchers important insights about inquiry as a profound process of personal and social development.
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