Vicary, Sarah
Social Work Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: A Methodological Approach for Practice and Research
- ISBN 13:
- 9780335252367
- author:
- Vicary, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 114
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Social Work,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Social Work Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: A Methodological Approach for Practice and Research by Sarah Vicary. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a methodology for social work research. It delves into how lived experience can be uncovered, effective research designs can be created, and practical strategies can be employed to maximize quality in social work practice. The author draws on the unique fit between IPA and social work, highlighting the importance of values, skills, and knowledge in eliciting, responding to, and representing accounts of lived experience. By examining the opportunities offered by IPA for producing professional social work knowledge, this text makes a distinctive contribution to the creation of knowledge for social work practice. The book is an essential resource for anyone working in social work who wants to explore the potential of IPA as a tool for improving their practice and research.