Advanced workshops of analysis methods - Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Teacher(s)

Van Parys Hanna (compensates De Mol Jan);

Language

English

Content

In this workshop core concepts of IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis) are discussed: phenomenological and hermeneutic principles of IPA, how to collect data and analyze data following the rigorous phases of IPA, how to write out the results in a scientific way. IPA is a method widely used in the domains of clinical psychology, health psychology, work and organizational psychology, etc.

Teaching methods

lectures, discussions

Evaluation methods

As part of this course, the students will be evaluated in two ways:
-continuous assessment including an obligatory task which should be submitted by the end of the course (40% of the final grade)
-an oral exam during the last session (60% of the final grade)

Bibliography

Smith, J.A., & Osborn, M. (2008). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. In J.A. Smith (Ed.), Qualitative psychology : A practical guide to research methods (pp. 53-80). London : Sage Publications..

Faculty or entity

EPSY