Exemplar Methods and Research E-Book

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Bildung
• Serie: J-B CAD Single Issue Child & Adolescent Development
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 191

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2013

Beschreibung

This issue: * Defines and describes exemplar research methods * Provides the case for their importance in revealing aspects of human functioning and its development, which are often neglected within traditional, mainstream psychology and allied disciplines * Gives a glimpse into the growing depth and breadth of exemplar research within and beyond the moral domain * Delivers insight into some of the complex contextual issues that emerge when studying human phenomena from this methodological perspective * Provides critical commentary to help the reader determine the full value and limits of this research approach. This is the 142nd volume in this series. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in child and adolescent development. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts in that field.

Leseprobe

Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Exemplar Research: A Definition, Rationale, and Conceptual Issues

Definition and Use

Strengths of the Exemplar Methodology

Conceptual Issues in Applying the Exemplar Methodology

The Current Volume

References

Chapter 2: Why a True Account of Human Development Requires Exemplar Research

The Nature and Sources of Morality

Moral Formation in Exemplary 20th Century Leaders

References

Chapter 3: Exemplars’ Moral Behavior Is Self-Regarding

Why Study Moral Exemplars?

Appropriating Morality

Notions of Moral Exemplarity

Situational Challenge

Moral Core

Synergistic Integration of Agency and Communion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Cultural and Contextual Issues in Exemplar Research

Cross-Cultural, Cultural, and Indigenous Psychologies

Exemplar Methods

Participants as Experts

Nomination Process

Interview Protocol

Use of Narrative

Data Analysis

Future Directions

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: The Making of an Environmental Activist: A Developmental Psychological Perspective

The State of Our World

Environmental Activists

Environmental Ethics

Common Themes From Research on Environmental Activists

A Developmental Model of Environmental Activism

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6: Informative and Inspirational Contributions of Exemplar Studies

Informative and Inspirational Contributions of Exemplar Studies

The Scholarly Landscape of Exemplar Studies

Methods, Mechanisms, and Insights

Inspiration

References

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Index

EXEMPLAR METHODS AND RESEARCH: STRATEGIES FOR INVESTIGATION M. Kyle Matsuba, Pamela Ebstyne King, Kendall Cotton Bronk (eds.) New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, no. 142 Lene Arnett Jensen, Reed W. Larson, Editors‐in‐Chief

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Bronk, K. C., King, P. E., & Matsuba, M. K. (2013). An introduction to exemplar research: A definition, rationale, and conceptual issues. In M. K.Matsuba, P. E.King, & K. C. Bronk (Eds.), Exemplar methods and research: Strategies for investigation. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 142, 1–12.

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An Introduction to Exemplar Research: A Definition, Rationale, and Conceptual Issues

Kendall Cotton Bronk, Pamela Ebstyne King, M. Kyle Matsuba

Abstract

The exemplar methodology represents a useful yet underutilized approach to studying developmental constructs. It features an approach to research whereby individuals, entities, or programs that exemplify the construct of interest in a particularly intense or highly developed manner compose the study sample. Accordingly, it reveals what the upper ends of development look like in practice. Utilizing the exemplar methodology allows researchers to glimpse not only what is but also what is possible with regard to the development of a particular characteristic. The present chapter includes a definition of the exemplar methodology, a discussion of some of key conceptual issues to consider when employing it in empirical studies, and a brief overview of the other chapters featured in this volume. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Although exemplar research and methods have been more prominent in the last two decades within the developmental sciences (i.e., Bronk, 2008; Colby & Damon, 1992; Frimer & Walker, 2009; Hart & Matsuba, 2009; Reimer, Goudelock, & Walker, 2009), the strategy of using expert participants in research emerged early in the 20th century (see Allport, 1942; Murray, 1938). Such methods have been used effectively to explore lesser-understood and multifaceted domains of development by engaging the exemplar-participant as a collaborator in investigation. This volume seeks to introduce exemplar research to a wider audience. As a means of introduction, this chapter includes a definition of the methodology, an explanation of why it is important, and a discussion of some of the key conceptual issues to consider when applying it.