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Deborah Earnshaw

@thetalkingdebs.bsky.social

SL in Psychology at BCU. Qualitative research methods. Social Psychology. I like dogs, cake and ghosts (in no particular order)

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Deborah Earnshaw@thetalkingdebs.bsky.social · last yr.

So pleased that mine and @samparker1982.bsky.social paper has been published 🥳 very much something we are passionate about and so glad it's out! explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsp...

Final year undergraduate students’ experiences of completing a qualitative psychology dissertation: Implications for teaching and practice

In recent years qualitative research methods have become increasingly popular amongst students conducting their final year psychology projects. Qualitative research methods offer students the opportunity to conduct innovative and exciting research projects but are sometimes viewed as ‘less scientific’ within the discipline and some academics may lack the necessary knowledge and confidence to support students undertaking such projects. To understand students’ experiences of conducting qualitative dissertation projects, an online questionnaire (12 participants), two focus groups (seven participants) and semi-structured interviews (six participants) were conducted with students on a BPS-accredited degree programme at a UK institution. Data was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and four themes generated: Exploring the qualitative/quantitative dichotomy as a basis for decisions and comparisons; Conducting a qualitative dissertation is daunting: expectations versus reality; the importance of having appropriate qualitative support; and creating a community of qualitative dissertation students. We propose that psychology courses need to consider embedding qualitative research methods throughout the first- and second-year curriculum and ensuring that all staff have confidence to supervise qualitative projects.

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Deborah Earnshaw@thetalkingdebs.bsky.social · last yr.

Read and co-sign the academic/HE petition now signed by 100s of feminist academics and educators including myself (male, female, non-binary colleagues can all sign): Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...

Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia

We call on all trans-inclusive feminist academics and educators to sign this statement: ‘Not In Our Name’ We are non-trans feminist academics and educators. We write in support of trans rights, tran...

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BPS Division of Academics, Researchers, & Teachers in Psychology@bps-dartp.bsky.social · 2y ago

We are delighted to announce that our 2025 conference page is now live! You can find out more about how to submit an abstract, registration, and our keynote speakers - head to the following link: www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-di...

BPS Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers in Psychology Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

In challenging times, we foster a supportive community. Delegates are invited to share research, scholarship, or creative strategies to deliver high-quality psychology education.

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