Biographical research methods / Marta Eichsteller, Howard Davis.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discovering biographical narrative research -- Theoretical approaches to biographical narratives -- Interview process and ethics -- Autobiographical narrative interview method -- Narrative ethnography -- Logical systems, qualitative comparative analysis and quantitative coding -- Designing qualitative methods -- Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods -- Challenges ahead for biographical research.

"Biographical data provide unique insights into social life, but they also pose some significant challenges for social science researchers. This book offers a systematic, flexible guide to using biographical narrative methods in your research project. Drawing upon the authors' own research, as well as case studies from a range of international contexts and disciplines, the book illustrates how biographical approaches can be tailored to different research questions and environments. This book will help you to: · Navigate any complexities or missteps when undertaking real-world research · Apply your analytical and research tools to your research question · Choose the right research design for your project, whether single or mixed methods · Ground your understanding within diverse real-world research examples. Clear, adaptable, and applied, this is your definitive guide to working with biographical methods"-- Provided by publisher.