Theoretical Frameworks in Qualitative Research

by Vincent A. Anfara Jr.

This unique book specifically addresses the role and place of theoretical frameworks in qualitative research and provides direct advice about identifying and using such frameworks. Through examples of published research studies, contributing authors walk the reader through the processes they used to find and apply a theoretical framework to the particular phenomenon they were studying.

Genres: Research

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Tana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and understand the different theoretical frameworks.Very helpful with case studies and examples.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a qualitative research text. What I enjoyed most about it was that it is 95% examples and only 5% instruction. There are a lot of texts out there that describe and instruct on the use of theory in qualitative research, and I do agree that, at least in librarianship (my field) we need a bit more focus on the use of theoretical frameworks. This book is refreshing in that it is full of examples of how researchers used theoretical frameworks to guide their research and how that guidance came about. Very useful.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this book, the meaning and use of theory in my research clicked and now I totally get it. The authors provide an in-depth description of theory and its importance to the development of research. There are also chapters that discuss the use of a particular theory embedded in various studies with explanations of why the researchers used them. Outstanding resource and a must read for anyone beginning the road toward dissertation completion.