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Rossman, G., & Rallis, S. (2017). Chapter 5: Conceptualizing and planning the research. In An introduction to qualitative research (4th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
This chapter guides researchers through the early planning stages of qualitative inquiry, offering insights into forming research questions, framing the study, and building a conceptual foundation.

Flick, U. (2018). Chapter 3: How to design qualitative research. In Designing qualitative research (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd.
This chapter outlines the essential components of qualitative research design, including methodological considerations, theoretical alignment, and the practical steps to develop a study framework.

Bloomberg, L. D., & Volpe, M. (2018). Completing your qualitative dissertation: A road map from beginning to end. SAGE Publications, Inc.
This book provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for planning, designing, and completing a qualitative dissertation, with a focus on practical application and academic rigor.

Calman, L., Brunton, L., & Molassiotis, A. (2013). Developing longitudinal qualitative designs: Lessons learned and recommendations for health services research. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 13(1), 1–10.
This article discusses methodological considerations and lessons learned from implementing longitudinal qualitative research in health services, offering guidance for researchers using similar designs.

Edmonds, W. A., & Kennedy, T. D. (2017). An applied guide to research designs: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
This guide offers clear explanations of the core concepts and techniques for various research designs, helping students and researchers select appropriate methods for their studies.

Faulkner, C. A., & Faulkner, S. S. (2019). Research methods for social workers: A practice-based approach (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 3 introduces key elements of qualitative research methods within the social work context, focusing on ethical considerations and real-world application.

Hammond, C. (2010). Interpretative phenomenological analysis: Theory, method, and research. British Journal of Psychology, 101(2), 378–378. https://doi.org/10.1348/000712610X491153
This article outlines the foundations and implementation of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a qualitative research approach.

Larsen, G. L., & Adu, P. (2022). The theoretical framework in phenomenological research: Development and application. Routledge.
This book provides practical insights into building and applying theoretical frameworks specifically for phenomenological studies, with examples across disciplines.

Nizza, I. E., Farr, J., & Smith, J. A. (2021). Achieving excellence in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA): Four markers of high quality. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 18(3), 369–386. https://doi.org/10.1080/14780887.2020.1854404
This article identifies key indicators of high-quality IPA studies and provides recommendations for improving rigor and clarity in phenomenological research.

Ram, K., & Houston, C. (2015). Phenomenology in anthropology: A sense of perspective. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.
Chapter 1 explores how phenomenology is used in anthropological research, emphasizing perspective-taking and lived experience in fieldwork.

Snyder, C. (2012). A case study of a case study: Analysis of a robust qualitative research methodology. The Qualitative Report, 17(26), 1–21.
This article presents a meta-analysis of the case study method, illustrating its flexibility and rigor in qualitative research contexts.

van Donge, J. (2006). Ethnography and participant observation. In Desai, V., & Potter, R. B. (Eds.), Doing development research (pp. 180–188). London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
This chapter provides an accessible introduction to ethnographic research and participant observation, particularly within development and fieldwork settings.

van Manen, M. (2017). Phenomenology in its original sense. Qualitative Health Research, 27, 810–825.
This article revisits phenomenology’s philosophical roots and discusses how to retain its core meanings in modern health research applications.

Yin, R. K. (2016). Qualitative research from start to finish (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.
This book walks readers through each phase of the qualitative research process, offering comprehensive guidance and real-world examples to support novice and experienced researchers.