This manual covers the Research Methods for Studying Groups, a comprehensive volume compiled by editors Andrea Hollingshead and Marshall Scott Poole. Published by Routledge in 2012, this work delves into the methodological issues and challenges encountered in the study of small groups, drawing insights from experienced researchers across communication, psychology, and other behavioral and social sciences. It aims to provide a readable and insightful summary of the current state of group research methods, suitable for both novice and seasoned researchers, and explores a wide range of traditional and new approaches for studying groups in various settings.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as an important addition to graduate study on group research and as a valuable reference for established researchers, consultants, and practitioners. It offers a contemporary, interdisciplinary integration of group research methods, inspiring readers to consider new approaches and explore the full spectrum of group dynamics. The essays within this collection are designed to enhance understanding and application of effective research methodologies for anyone involved in the study of groups.
This volume provides an overview of the methodological issues and challenges inherent in the study of small groups from the perspective of seasoned researchers in communication, psychology and other fields in the behavioral and social sciences. It summarizes the current state of group methods in a format that is readable, insightful, and useful for both new and experienced group researchers. This collection of essays will inspire new and established researchers alike to look beyond their current methodological approaches, covering both traditional and new methods for studying groups and exploring the full range of groups in face-to-face and online settings.
The volume will be an important addition to graduate study on group research and will be a valuable reference for established group researchers, consultants and other practitioners. The essays in this volume when considered as a whole will be a contemporary interdisciplinary integration on group research methods.
Editor: Hollingshead, Andrea
Editor: Poole, Marshall Scott
Publisher: Routledge
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Research Methods for Studying Groups
Pages: 00472 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00472 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-03-15
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780415806329
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Communication Studies
Category: Business & Economics : Organizational Behavior
Category: Social Science : Media Studies
This volume provides an overview of the methodological issues and challenges inherent in the study of small groups from the perspective of seasoned researchers in communication, psychology and other fields in the behavioral and social sciences. It summarizes the current state of group methods in a format that is readable, insightful, and useful for both new and experienced group researchers. This collection of essays will inspire new and established researchers alike to look beyond their current methodological approaches, covering both traditional and new methods for studying groups and exploring the full range of groups in face-to-face and online settings.
The volume will be an important addition to graduate study on group research and will be a valuable reference for established group researchers, consultants and other practitioners. The essays in this volume when considered as a whole will be a contemporary interdisciplinary integration on group research methods.
Editor: Hollingshead, Andrea
Editor: Poole, Marshall Scott
Publisher: Routledge
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Research Methods for Studying Groups
Pages: 00472 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00472 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-03-15
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780415806329
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Communication Studies
Category: Business & Economics : Organizational Behavior
Category: Social Science : Media Studies
