Qualitative Sozialforschung

The workbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the methodology and application of reconstructive research. It highlights common developmental lines of various methods, revealing both synergies and incompatibilities. Shared challenges in quantitative and qualitative empirical social research are also addressed. The core of the book is the methodologically grounded practice of research: typical research decisions, challenges in interpretation practices, and possible solutions are always presented in relation to concrete research experiences. For each method detailed, including Grounded Theory, narrative analysis, objective hermeneutics, and the documentary method, the authors provide an extensive interpretation example. The book guides readers from the initial conception of a research project to the presentation of results.