Research Methods for Clinical and Health Psychology

by David F Marks

• ISBN13: 9780761971900
• ISBN10: 0761971904
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-12-03
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

Summary

'If you are teaching postgraduate research methods courses, including those aimed at a mixture of psychologists and other health professionals, this book is worth considering as a core text'- John Hegarty, THES This textbook offers an excellent introduction to the variety of research methods used within the fields of clinical and health psychology. The book provides a detailed, yet concise, explanation of both qualitative and quantitative approaches and draws upon case-study examples to illustrate how these can be used in a variety of health-care settings, with special relevance to clinical disorders, disease prevention and health promotion. Key features of the book include: - A clear and concise narrative - Real-life case studies and examples drawn from clinical practice. - Revision questions in each chapter - Boxes, diagrams and tables to highlight key points - Chapter outlines, summaries and a glossary of useful terms to help students and researchers with independent study and learning. Research Methods for Clinical and Health Psychology fulfils the demand for a textbook explaining how qualitative and quantitative methods can be used explicitly in a health psychology context. It will be invaluable reading for clinical and health psychology students, trainees and practitioners, as well as those in nursing, medical and other healthcare departments taking an advanced psychology option.

Table of Contents

List of contributors	viii
Preface and acknowledgements	ix
Introduction to research methods in clinical and health psychology	1	(20)
Lucy Yardley
David F. Marks
Getting started: the practicalities of doing research	21	(18)
Nichola Rumsey
David F. Marks
Qualitative data collection: interviews and focus groups	39	(17)
Sue Wilkinson
Helene Joffe
Lucy Yardley
Content and thematic analysis	56	(13)
Helene Joffe
Lucy Yardley
Qualitative analysis of experience: grounded theory and case studies	69	(21)
Kerry Chamberlain
Paul Camic
Lucy Yardley
Qualitative analysis of talk and text: discourse and narrative analysis	90	(12)
Lucy Yardley
Michael Murray
Observation and action research	102	(20)
Claire Ballinger
Lucy Yardley
Sheila Payne
Questionnaires and surveys	122	(23)
David F. Marks
Analysis of questionnaire and survey data	145	(21)
David Clark-Carter
David F. Marks
Intervention studies: design and analysis	166	(19)
David Clark-Carter
David F. Marks
Synthesising evidence: systematic reviews, meta-analysis and preference analysis	185	(25)
David F. Marks
Catherine Marie Sykes
Glossary	210	(15)
Bibliography	225	(15)
Index	240