Qualitative research on chronic illness: a commentary on method and conceptual development

P Conrad

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(90)90266-u

Qualitative research on chronic illness: a commentary on method and conceptual development

Soc Sci Med. 1990;30(11):1257-63. doi: 10.1016/0277-9536(90)90266-u.

Author

P Conrad¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Sociology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02254.

PMID: 2360060
DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(90)90266-u

Abstract

This concluding essay discusses some crucial methodological issues raised by other papers in this issue. It also suggests directions for further conceptual development concerning the qualitative research on chronic illness.

MeSH terms

Activities of Daily Living
Adaptation, Psychological
Chronic Disease / psychology*
Humans
Problem Solving
Quality of Life
Research / trends*
Research Design*
Self Disclosure
Sick Role
Sociology, Medical