GSU Library Research Guides: NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis Software: SPECIAL TOPIC: Logics & Logistics of Qualitative Research & NVivo

Dr. Mandy's slides ~ Logics & Logistics of Qualitative Research & NVivo (2023.10.04)
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SPECIAL TOPIC: Logics & Logistics of Qualitative Research & NVivo

A Framework for Exploring Concepts, Dimensions, and Relationships in Qualitative Data using NVivo Research Software

presented by

Dr. Ralph LaRossa and Dr. Mandy Swygart-Hobaugh

What's this presentation about?

Dr. Ralph LaRossa, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, and Dr. Mandy Swygart-Hobaugh, Librarian Professor and Head of Research Data Services, present both the theoretical-methodological logics and the applied-methodological logistics of conducting qualitative data analysis (i.e., non-statistical analysis of textual and/or audiovisual sources).

Dr. LaRossa discusses the steps involved in building theoretically-rich qualitative analyses (the logics).
Dr. Swygart-Hobaugh highlights the specific features of NVivo qualitative research software that complement and facilitate these analyses (the logistics).

Is this an in-depth training workshop on using NVivo?

No, but in-depth NVivo training workshops are available live and as recordings.

When does this presentation happen?

Typically once a year in either Fall or Spring semester -- watch the Library's calendar.

Is a recording available? Or slides?

We do not have a recording, but the slides from Dr. Mandy's portion are available below.

May I contact y'all with questions?

Yes, please do! Click here for Dr. LaRossa's email, and click here for Dr. Mandy's email.

SAGE Research Methods - check it out!

SAGE Research Methods (SRM) is an amazing tool for GSU folx who are learning or teaching research methods and those who are conducting research across social science fields:

full-text of the “Little Blue Book” series for qualitative methods
a repository of research case studies and datasets (including qualitative data!) that can be used in the classroom or for self-guided learning
and much more -- check out this recorded overview session on SRM

CORE READINGS from presentation:

LaRossa, R. (2012). Writing and reviewing manuscripts in the multidimensional world of qualitative research. Journal of Marriage and Family, 74(4), 643-659. GSU access: bit.ly/3sefMKW
LaRossa, R. (2005). Grounded theory methods and qualitative family research. Journal of Marriage and Family, 67(4), 837-857. GSU access: bit.ly/3onUp8L
Swygart-Hobaugh, M. (2019). Bringing method to the madness: An example of integrating social science qualitative research methods into NVivo data analysis software training. IASSIST Quarterly, 43(2), 1-16. Open access: bit.ly/iq-method-to-madness

ADDITIONAL READINGS cited in presentation:

Abend, G., Petre, C., & Sauder, M. (2013). Styles of causal thought: An empirical investigation. American Journal of Sociology, 119(3), 602-654. GSU access: bit.ly/3oeSUcM
Davis, F. (1974). Stories and sociology. Urban Life and Culture 3(3), 310-316. GSU access: bit.ly/3kdbqOz
LaRossa, R., & Sinha, C. (2006). Constructing the transition to parenthood. Sociological Inquiry, 76(4), 433-457. GSU access: bit.ly/3rlwdWp
LaRossa, R., & LaRossa, M.M. (1981). Transition to parenthood: How infants change families. SAGE Publications. GSU access: bit.ly/35zPkBs
Lareau, A. (2002). Invisible inequality: Social class and childrearing in black and white families. American Sociological Review, 67(5), 747-776.GSU access: bit.ly/3oiCyAa
Mills, & Gitlin, T. (2000). The sociological imagination. Oxford University Press. GSU access: bit.ly/soc-imagination
Richardson, L. (1988). Secrecy and status: The social construction of forbidden relationships. American Sociological Review, 53(2), 209-219. GSU access: bit.ly/3bWanPZ
Richardson, L. (1990). Writing Strategies: Reaching Diverse Audiences. SAGE Publications. https://bit.ly/3t9dKQb
Roy, K., Zvonkovic, A., Goldberg, A., Sharp, E., & LaRossa, R. (2015). Sampling richness and qualitative integrity: Challenges for research with families. Journal of Marriage and Family, 77(1), 243-260. GSU access: bit.ly/34x6jG8
Swanson, G.E. (1971). Frameworks for comparative research: Structural anthropology and the theory of action." In Comparative Methods in Sociology: Essays in Trends and Applications, edited by Ivan Vallier, pp. 141-202. University of California Press, 1971. GSU access: bit.ly/3Si1UuL

ICPSR DATASET used in presentation:

LaRossa, Ralph. Parenthood in Early Twentieth-Century America Project (PETCAP), 1900-1944. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2009-08-11. GSU access: https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR06876.v2

NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis Software: SPECIAL TOPIC: Logics & Logistics of Qualitative Research & NVivo