Qualitative Methods in Psychology (QMiP) Section Inaugural Conference

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Start Date: 02, September, 2008 End Date: 04, September, 2008

Conference Description

The conference theme is 'Qualitative Psychology: Real World Relevance?' This theme is designed to provoke discussion of the oft cited claim of 'ecological validity' attributed to qualitative research. This claim centres around the bottom-up nature of much qualitative research whereby 'insider' accounts on a given topic are gathered, often within research interview settings. However, it can be argued that much qualitative data such as interview data are generated in specially constructed, even artificial, scenarios such that transferability to 'real life' situations may be compromised. Hence the problems in applying 'knowledge' produced by qualitative research to 'real life' should be discussed. Perhaps the distinction posed between research and 'real life' environments will be problematised?' Conversely, there are many examples around which clearly demonstrate the relevance of qualitative research to various phenomena within applied contexts (e.g. clinical, health, educational, occupational). It is hoped therefore that the conference will both facilitate lively discussion around the theme of real world relevance, and that many examples of 'ecologically valid' qualitative research will be on show.

Programme

The conference programme is now available to download. Please note this is subject to change.

Draft Programme incl. Posters V11

Keynote Speakers

Professor Ken Gergen (Swarthmore College, PA, USA)
Dr Zazie Todd (University of Leeds, UK)
Professor Christine Griffin (University of Bath, UK)
Professor Andy Miller (University of Nottingham, UK)
Professor Nick Pidgeon (University of Cardiff, UK)

Workshops

There are 3 workshops being run prior to the start of the conference on Tuesday 2nd September at 9.30pm. These are:

Pluralism in Qualitative Research
Nollaig Frost, Birkbeck, University of London
Teaching qualitative research methods at undergraduate level: an interactive session
Prof Nigel King, University of Huddersfield
Doing masculinity: Contributions from and debates between 5 different qualitative research projects
Brendan Gough, Nottingham Trent University

If you would like to attend one of the workshops you must book by using the 'sign up' sheet which is attached to the registration form
PLEASE NOTE: Places are limited so these will be booked on a first come first served basis.

To help you choose, please view the Workshop Summaries

If you are presenting a poster, please view and adhere to the guidelines below

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Venue Information and Directions

University of Leeds
LEEDS
LS2 9JT
UK

PLEASE NOTE: There is very limited parking within the university and is charged at £5 per day. We have been advised that it is not recommended to leave your car overnight as the areas are not secure.

Please visit the NCP website for local parking.

Please download the Map and Directions or visit the Leeds University website for more details.

Event Booking Information and Contact Details

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Please complete the QMiP Registration Form and return to the conference office.

Kerry Wood
Assistant Conference Organiser

Tel: +44 (0)116 252 9555
Fax: +44 (0)116 255 7123

Email: conferences@bps.org.uk

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