This text presents a comprehensive introduction to developing conventional, mainstream theories derived from qualitative inquiry. It shares multiple examples of theories from different disciplines and includes end-of-chapter activities for exercising the skills necessary to develop an original theory.

Positive Psychology offers comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive emotions and human strengths. The Fifth Edition explores fresh examples and reflections on current events, recent and emerging scholarship, and a new focus on the diverse aspects of our society and the many strengths rooted in our multi-faceted cultures.

Covers the essential knowledge required to understand and develop skills in relation to professional judgement and decision making processes in social work practice

Palliatieve zorg heeft in de afgelopen vijftien jaar in Nederland een sterke ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. Onderwijs over de zorg voor ernstig zieke en stervende patiënten, veelal in de vorm van nascholing aan artsen en verpleegkundigen, heeft in grote mate hieraan bijgedragen. Het streven is palliatieve zorg in de toekomst geïntegreerd te gaan aanbieden in het curriculum geneeskunde en in de opleidingen tot huisarts, specialist ouderengeneeskunde of medisch specialist. De huidige uitgaven over...

In this fully updated sixth edition of this much-loved textbook, students will be introduced to different ways of looking at education, supported by links to classic and contemporary research. Built around the essential themes of psychology, history, policy and sociology, this new edition explores a range of contemporary topics found on Education studies courses, including:UK education policy since 2020, including policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemicDecolonising the curriculum and social...

A comprehensive introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in Psychology, the book guides readers through every step of the research process and engages with research ethics in Psychology.

A critical exploration of historical power structures and forces of oppression that shaped the field of psychology, and a compelling call to move towards the decolonisation of the discipline in today’s university.

This book offers students a solid grounding in the core knowledge and skills of communication needed for effective practice. It takes the key theories and explains them in a systematic and practice-related way, to help undergraduate and postgraduate students develop a critical understanding of the subject.

Designed as a pragmatic guide for new teachers and those training to teach, this book is a one-stop-shop for understanding assessment in primary and secondary schools, supported by a range of policy examples drawn from the UK, Ireland and wider international contexts.

Uneven Roads helps students grasp how, when, and why race and ethnicity matter in U.S. politics. Using the metaphor of a road, with twists, turns, and dead ends, this incisive text takes students on a journey to understanding political racialization and the roots of modern interpretations of race and ethnicity.