This chapter presents an overview of qualitative research methods, with examples from suicide research. The chapter is divided into four sections including (1) a description of the basic theoretical assumptions of qualitative research; (2) sampling in qualitative research; (3) frequently used data collection methods and their characteristics, including a description of the types of qualitative data sources; and (4) analysis of qualitative data, how it is conducted, and the available software. The chapter will conclude with a brief glimpse into qualitative secondary analysis and ethical concerns in qualitative research.

The Words to Say It – Qualitative Suicide Research

Ines Testoni
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Ciro De Vincenzo;Adriano Zamperini
2021

Abstract

This chapter presents an overview of qualitative research methods, with examples from suicide research. The chapter is divided into four sections including (1) a description of the basic theoretical assumptions of qualitative research; (2) sampling in qualitative research; (3) frequently used data collection methods and their characteristics, including a description of the types of qualitative data sources; and (4) analysis of qualitative data, how it is conducted, and the available software. The chapter will conclude with a brief glimpse into qualitative secondary analysis and ethical concerns in qualitative research.
2021
Advancing suicide research
978-0-88937-559-8
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