Product Description
Psychology Research Methods
Author(s): S. Laher (Editor)
Format: Physical Hardcopy
Psychology Research Methods. Psychology Research Methods is a foundational textbook designed for undergraduate and graduate psychology students studying research methodology.
The book introduces the theory and practice of research methods in psychology, addressing primarily quantitative and qualitative approaches. A unique feature of the text is its emphasis on the way in which social science researchers can utilise research methods to respond to contexts characterised by power imbalances, socio-economic disparities, and other inequalities.
It frames research as a socially situated process that acknowledges the perspectives of the researched communities. Ethical considerations are interwoven throughout the text, framing ethicality as a core aspect of both the researcher’s identity and the broader knowledge-production process.
This ethical grounding reinforces the book’s commitment to social justice and its vision of research as a tool for meaningful societal transformation. Case studies and practical exercises give students a feel for what real research is and illustrate how traditional methods can be creatively transformed to become more African-centred.
This develops students’ critical thinking skills preparing them to identify, select, and apply contextually relevant methods to solve real-world problems. Students are encouraged to reflect on research methods, i.e., on what they are doing and why, rather than uncritically consume theory and processes.
The book provides a contextual way of utilising research methods to conduct socially relevant research in South Africa, which could extend across global contexts.
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