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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 23(2) pp. 79-86, 1998
© 1998 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Qualitative Inquiry: An Overview for Pediatric Psychology

Barbara H. Fiese, PhD and Nicole L. Bickham, MS

Syracuse University

All correspondence should be sent to Barbara H. Fiese, 430 Hunttngton Hall, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244-2340. E-mail: bhfiesepsych{at}syr.edu

Objective: To provide a framework for critically evaluating qualitative research to professionals interested in pediatric psychology. Qualitative methods emphasize the phenomenological experience of participants and may be pertinent to studying contextual factors that contribute to child health and well-being.

Method: A bask overview of the types of qualitative research, methodological procedures, and ethical considerations is provided. Examples are drawn from qualitative studies that focus on child and family health.

Results: The article concludes with guidelines for examining qualitative research and recommendations for use in pediatric psychology.

Conclusions: Qualitative methods have the potential to address important issues In pediatric psychology.

Key words: qualitative methodology; children's health.


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