Life history methods /

This entry on life history research is separated into four distinct, yet interrelated, sections. First, it depicts the evolution of life history research by highlighting several impactful works of the past 100 years. Second, it defines life history by examining published articulations of the method....

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Main Authors: Tierney, William, 1947-, Lanford, Michael (Author)
Other Authors: Atkinson, Paul, 1947- (Editor), Delamont, Sara, 1947- (Editor), Cernat, Alexandru (Editor), Sakshaug, Joseph W. (Editor), Williams, Richard A., active 2020 (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd., 2020.
Series:Qualitative interviewing.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This entry on life history research is separated into four distinct, yet interrelated, sections. First, it depicts the evolution of life history research by highlighting several impactful works of the past 100 years. Second, it defines life history by examining published articulations of the method. Third, it depicts the process of conducting a life history in detail by addressing methodological concerns, emphasizing that life history is a dynamic and recursive process between researcher and participant. Fourth, it focuses on the crucial subject of ethical issues and relationships. Through this discussion, the entry endeavors to accomplish four goals: (1) shed light on current and future research trends in life history research, (2) provide clarity about life history as a research method, (3) help those interested in life history research understand its methodological precepts, and (4) highlight the potential for innovative life history projects that can stimulate further dialogue about the intersection of the individual and society.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781529745177
1529745179
9781526421036
1526421038