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What is qualitative research? Qualitative research is a method of enquiry that explores the meanings that people hold, how they make sense of the world around them and their perceptions of it. It is an umbrella term covering a number of different approaches that have differing methodological approaches. However, the different approaches have several things […]

  Methodology refers not only to the specific methods and techniques involved in collecting and analysing data, but to the logic underpinning the decisions that researchers are required to make throughout the process, from hypothesis-generation to interpretation of findings (Kothari, 2004; Mouton & Marais, 1988). It will be argued these decisions not only influence developmental

Defining-attribute (classical) theories of categorisation suggest that categories have concrete boundaries defined by a fixed set of attributes of equal importance. However, typicality studies (e.g., Barr & Caplan, 1987; McCloskey & Glucksberg, 1979) have demonstrated that categories actually have fuzzy boundaries and that people rank members of categories according to how typical they are. This

Perception, as understood by standard cognitive science, is heavily reliant on cognitive processes to transform the impoverished, ambiguous input that is received through the senses; to enrich it with meaning in order that appropriate action can be taken (R. A. Wilson & Keil, 2001).   In contrast, the perception-action approach considers perception and action to

Although cognitive psychology has strong theoretical foundations commonly associated with pure research, applied cognitive psychological research has sought to address real-world problems in multiple domains (Donaldson, Berger, & Pezdek, 2012). Furthermore, even pure researchers sometimes discuss the potential application of their findings (e.g., Loftus & Palmer, 1974). The key issue is whether this application is

In today’s society, men’s health and lifestyle choices are gaining significant attention. This post delves into an in-depth thematic analysis of an interview with a 57-year-old man named John, exploring his perspectives on health, masculinity, and lifestyle. Through John’s narrative, we can uncover key themes that may resonate with many men facing similar concerns.  

A service-evaluation was completed in an under 5’s diagnostic service in the North of England. Given participants provided informed consent for the study being disseminated (with pseudonyms used to protect confidentiality), the report is included here as it may be useful for some parents who are considering an assessment for their child (in order to