Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology (VPUPK_311)
About Study Course
Objective
Develop the competence of doctoral students in qualitative research, critically assessing the potential of qualitative research methods for the studies in health psychology. To improve the skills of scientifically accurate integration of this potential within the framework of their doctoral thesis.
Prerequisites
Master’s level courses related to the qualitative research, Master’s level research experience and information literacy.
Learning outcomes
1.Able to provide the theoretical explanation regarding the difference between the qualitative and quantitative research designs (types of data, data collection and analysis). Able to describe the benefits and disadvantages of qualitative research in comparison with quantitative research, to define the conditions of application of qualitative research in psychology. Have a good knowledge of the qualitative research terminology and the latest publications in this field.
1.Design the general principles of the qualitative data collection and analysis as well as the specific features of their implementation and specification for the own doctoral thesis. Evaluate the conformity of the studied qualitative research papers with the criteria of the scientific rigour and requirements of academically correct scientific research. Capable of critical evaluation of research designs, ways of data collection, procession and analysis in the health psychology research. Construct the identity of the qualitative researcher in a creative and reflexive way.
1.Draw up the project of the qualitative or mixed methods research in tune with the topic/field of the own doctoral thesis, demonstrating the capacity of literature analysis and synthesis, skills to justify the topicality of the research, problem, articulate the aim and research question/s, select appropriate research methods, evaluate limitations and the scientific rigour of the created research project.
