An introductory guide to qualitative research in art museums / by Ann Rowson Love and Deborah Randolph.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Developing a qualitative research project. Jeffrey Cook
Introduction
Research currents interview : Patricia Leavy
Shawne Major
Getting started
Research currents interview : Swarupa Anila
Will Hutnick
Choosing theory and frameworks
Research currents interview : Pat Villeneuve
Elizabeth Alexander
Selecting methodologies and methods
Research currents interview : Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert
Methodologies. José Bedia
Ethnography and indigenous
Research currents interview : Tanja Schubert-McArthur and Puawai Cairns
Gina Phillips
Case study
Research currents interview : Victoria Eudy
Mary Mattingly
: Action Research
Research currents interview : Amanda Blake and Tina Fletcher
Rania Matar
Narrative inquiry
Research currents interview : Sofia Natalia González-Ayala and Claudia Marcela Velandia-Pirazan
Tomas van Houtryve
Arts-based Research
Research currents interview : Interpretive Wonderings Team: Campbell Drake, Jock Gilbert, Sven Mehzoud, Uncle Barry Pearce, and Sophia Pearce
Renée Stout
Historical methods
Research currents interview : Seph Rodney
Lilian Garcia-Roig
Phenomenology
Research currents interview : Kiersten F. Latham
Taha Heydari
Grounded theory
Research currents interview : Ina Ross
Pete Hoffecker Mejía
Mixed methods
Research currents interview : Alice Anderson
Analysis and reporting. Jennifer Drinkwater
Data Analysis
Katy Mixon
Reporting and Interpretation
Christina Kim

"An Introductory Guide to Qualitative Research in Art Museums is a practice-based guide that is designed to introduce qualitative research to established and upcoming museum professionals and increase their confidence to conduct this type of research. Highlighting the work of researchers who are studying museums around the world, the book begins by explaining why there is a need for qualitative research in museums. Rowson Love and Randolph then go on to provide guidance, including theories and frameworks, on how to envision a qualitative research project that facilitates meaningful interpretation of visitor experiences. Chapters in the methodology section begin with descriptions of featured qualitative methodologies and will assist readers as they determine which are most appropriate for their projects and as they advocate for their research. The final section will prepare readers still further, by demonstrating data analysis and reporting using the examples in the book. An Introductory Guide to Qualitative Research in Art Museums will help museum professionals and students engaged in the study of museums expand their repertoire to include qualitative methodologies and explain the methods needed to conduct, analyze and report their qualitative research. It will be particularly useful to those with an interest in museum education, visitor studies and audience research, exhibition development, leadership and management"-- Provided by publisher.

Love, A. R., & Randolph, D. (2024). An introductory guide to qualitative research in art museums (1st ed.). Routledge.