Bryman's guide provides comprehensive principles for conducting social research. Clear writing demystifies complex concepts for both students and experts. Practical exercises help apply research methods in real-world settings
Swedish-Norwegian psychologist born in 1931, died in 2020. Earned PhD from Umeå University in 1969 on aggressive behavior. Joined University of Bergen faculty in 1970, became research professor in 1996
Discourse analysis studies written, spoken, or sign language in coherent sequences. Unlike traditional linguistics, it focuses on naturally occurring language use. Analyzes socio-psychological characteristics rather than text structure
Study explores fatherhood experiences after divorce/separation. Research aims to understand fatherhood as complex identity and practice. Focuses on fathers' employment and caring responsibilities. Will use semi-structured interviews and ethnographic methods. Sample limited to fathers separated for at least one year
WVS is largest cross-national empirical study of human beliefs and values. Survey covers 120 countries representing 95% of world population. Data collected every four years through seven waves (1981-2021)
CONSORT-SPI 2018 extends CONSORT 2010 for social and psychological intervention trials. Guidelines aim to improve reporting transparency and reproducibility of these studies. Social interventions modify processes and systems affecting outcomes