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 recorded NVivo tutorials are available.

When does this presentation happen?

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

Is a recording available? Or slides?

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

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.

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: https://bit.ly/3zmBSSW
• 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: https://bit.ly/3oeSUcM   
• Davis, F. (1974). Stories and sociology. Urban Life and Culture 3(3), 310-316. GSU access: https://bit.ly/3kdbqOz
• LaRossa, R. (2012). Thinking about the nature and scope of qualitative research. Journal of Marriage and Family, 74(4), 678-687. GSU access: https://bit.ly/3MMlfmC
• LaRossa, R., & Sinha, C. (2006). Constructing the transition to parenthood. Sociological Inquiry, 76(4), 433-457. GSU access: https://bit.ly/3rlwdWp
• LaRossa, R., & LaRossa, M.M. (1981). Transition to parenthood: How infants change families. SAGE Publications. GSU access: https://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: https://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: https://bit.ly/3bWanPZ
• Richardson, L. (1990). Writing Strategies: Reaching Diverse Audiences. SAGE Publications. GSU access: 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: https://bit.ly/3MQIQTe
• Swanson, G. E. (1971). Frameworks for comparative research: Structural anthropology and the theory of action. In I. Vallier (Ed.), Comparative Methods in Sociology: Essays in Trends and Applications (pp. 141–202). University of California Press. GSU access: https://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