Secondary Qualitative Data Analysis in the Health and Social Sciences

Name: Secondary Qualitative Data Analysis in the Health and Social Sciences
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Secondary Qualitative Data Analysis in the Health and Social SciencesAuthor(s): Cheryl Tatano Beck\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138298231, 978-1138298231\nSynopsis\nDespite a long history in quantitative research, it is only recently that enthusiasm for secondary analysis of qualitative data has gained momentum across health and social science disciplines. Given that researchers have long known the inordinate amount of time and energy invested in conducting qualitative research, the appeal of secondary analysis of qualitative data is clear. Involving the use of an existing dataset to answer research questions that are different from those asked in the original study, this method allows researchers to once again make use of their hard-earned qualitative dataset and to listen to their participants voices to the best of their ability in order to improve care and promote understanding. \n\nAs secondary qualitativ.