质化研究——心理学研究新方法

Qualitative Research: A New Method in Psychology

质化研究是近年来在心理学界悄然兴起的一种研究范式。本文简要介绍了质化研究的概念、理论基础和特征。质化研究受到现象学、释义学、社会建构论的影响,主要特征是:(1)从整体入手,同时注重对具有代表性的个案的探讨;(2)重点是"意义";(3)研究者参与到具体情境中探讨意义;(4)主位研究策略,关系取向。

Qualitative research has gone quietly on its way in psychology in recent years. This article briefly describes the concept, theoretical basis and characteristics of qualitative research.Phenomenology, Therapeutics and Social Constructivism have effects on qualitative research. The characteristics of qualitative research are：（a） holistic and descriptive strategies, at the same time paying attention to discussion on the case which is representative;（b） the emphasis is seeking meaning;（c） researchers seek meanings in concrete situation;（d） emic perspective and relationship orientation.