Qualitative Psychology conference

Don't forget to submit your abstracts - deadline 29 Feb 08.

Inaugural Section Conference

2-4 Sept 08, University of Leeds



Call for papers



Conference theme: Qualitative Psychology: Real world relevance?



This theme is designed to provoke discussion of the oft cited claim of 'ecological validity' attributed to qualitative research. This claim centres around the bottom-up nature of much qualitative research whereby 'insider' accounts on a given topic are gathered, often within research interview settings.

A range of papers, symposia, posters and workshops will be presented on all aspects of Qualitative Psychology.



Deadline for submissions: 29 Feb 08



All abstracts must be submitted online at: www.bps.org. uk/qmip2008 or click here.



Keynote speakers:

Prof Ken Gergen (Swarthmore College, PA, USA)

Dr Zazie Todd, Chair of the Section (University of Leeds, UK)

Prof Chris Griffin (University of Bath, UK)

Prof Andy Miller (University of Nottingham, UK)

Prof Nick Pidgeon (University of Cardiff, UK)



For further information please contact Brendan Gough at B.Gough@leeds. ac.uk.
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