Now in its third edition, this successful book introduces students to the area of social science
theory and research known as social constructionism. Using a variety of examples from …

This paper outlines a theoretical framework intended to provide a more ecological and
holistic accounting of how, why and where people learn in relation to constructs of human …

Most qualitative research had its origins in philosophical traditions such as phenomenology,
pragmatism, and constructivism, which argue that all the knowledge that we can obtain (both …

How do researchers name people respectfully in research projects? In an interview study on
aspects of aging, 38 participants were invited to choose their own pseudonyms for the …

A fundamental way in which cultures differ is in the taken-for-granted systems of rights and
duties implicit in the way lived storylines unfold in everyday social episodes. Positioning …

This chapter focuses on the link between positioning theory and applied linguistics research.
The chapter explains how various social and poststructural concepts in applied linguistics …

Over the last two decades,“positioning” has become an established concept used to
elucidate how identities are deployed and negotiated in narratives. This chapter locates …

Edited by a diverse group of expert collaborators, the Handbook of the Cultural Foundations
of Learning is a landmark volume that brings together cutting-edge research examining …

Some studies estimate that each year, around a quarter of the population of Western
countries will suffer from at least one mental disorder. Should this be interpreted as evidence …

Drawing on philosophy, the history of psychology and the natural sciences, this book
proposes a new theoretical foundation for the psychology of the life course. It features the …