Qualitative Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- John McLeod - University of Oslo, Norway
Leading expert John McLeod helps readers through each stage of the research process, explaining techniques for gathering data, writing up the study and evaluating the findings. Each qualitative method is clearly described and critically assessed in terms of its own strengths and weaknesses. Examples from actual research studies are given to show how the methods work in practice. This new edition incorporates developments in qualititative research over the last ten years and includes eight new chapters, covering:
- interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA)
- autoethnographic methods
- action research
- case study methods
For all those involved in research - whether as part of academic study or in practice -this book will be essential reading. As an introduction to qualitative methods, it is the perfect course text for all training programmes in counselling, counselling psychology and psychotherapy, and will also be of interest to those who work in areas such as psychiatry, clinical psychology and mental health nursing, or who provide counselling in other professional areas such as teaching, nursing and social work.
McLeod is Professor of Counselling, University of Abertay Dundee.
Very good scope for introducing students to qualitative research. I used it for parallel comparisons with quantitative research for Introduction to Psychotherapy research courses
Deemed not sufficiently rigourous for the course. Requested library to order.
This textbook is very comprehensive and I really like the fact that it is applied to the counselling and psychotherapy profession. Since the students I teach are at doctoral level in counselling psychology, they are able to directly apply the learning gained from the book into their research
Students are now progressing to an MA Dissertation year and this is one of the books I will be recommending as essential reading as they prepare.
A very good text for MSc students considering a qualitative approach to their research, or for those who are not clear on the various options available.
Key text for masters' level students who need to read research papers critically, understand a range of research methods and conduct a small research project for their dissertation. This is an excellent book which students are recommended to read on starting the course and refer to throughout.
A practical and accessible books for any practitioner thinking of undertaking qualitative research.
Especially useful for students thinking about research methods for undergraduate and MA research.
An excellent, thorough book which will be invaluable to MSc students from the second year onwards. It is very comprehensive which is both an asset but also a little broad for for students with a limited interest in research. Best for final year students.
A seminal text on qualitative research methods. The text is clear and makes research accessible to counselling students.
Good, clear book - very helpful for writing a research proposal and the early stages of research.
