“What problems do you confront?” an approach to doing qualitative research

Social life is filled with situations that are perceived & defined as problems by individuals as they interact with each other. The sociologist can gain insight into the structure of social relations by focusing on those problems rather than directly on the underlying structure. This approach to...

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Published in:Qualitative sociology 1994-03, Vol.17 (1), p.89-95
Main Author: Harper, Dean
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Qualitative Methods
Research Methodology
Social Relations
Sociological Research
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Summary:Social life is filled with situations that are perceived & defined as problems by individuals as they interact with each other. The sociologist can gain insight into the structure of social relations by focusing on those problems rather than directly on the underlying structure. This approach to doing social research is illustrated by studies of an emergency department, & how commercial art galleries affect the production & consumption of art. 15 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0162-0436
1573-7837
DOI:10.1007/BF02393547