A Critical Review of Qualitative Research Methods by Monique Hennink, Inge Hutter, and Ajay Bailey

Niway Ayalew Adimasu; Kenenisa Lemi Debela

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A Critical Review of Qualitative Research Methods by Monique Hennink, Inge Hutter, and Ajay Bailey

Niway Ayalew Adimasu^*

, Kenenisa Lemi Debela

Published in Advances (Volume 6, Issue 3)

Received: 13 April 2025 Accepted: 29 April 2025 Published: 28 July 2025

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This book review critically examines the Qualitative Research Methods by Monique Hennink, Inge Hutter, and Ajay Bailey, evaluating its theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, and practical contributions to qualitative research. In our review, the book offers clear guidance on interpretivist approaches, grounded theory, thematic analysis, and ethical considerations. This book review provides comparative analysis and highlights the book’s strength and weakness, particularly in the context of contemporary qualitative research issues, and provides recommendations for researchers based on their specific needs. The review also makes comparisons with other key texts by Creswell, Braun & Clarke, and Patton highlight the book's strengths in accessibility and ethical rigor, while noting limitations in its coverage of methodologies like ethnography and advanced data analysis. In our review, we found that the authors are highly experienced in qualitative research and their book may provide an opportunity to improve our understanding of qualitative research design and implementation when compared to other different qualitative books. The authors present their method of thematic analysis as well as some practical strategies for successfully conducting qualitative research. The book is user-friendly and contains practical advice that may appeal to both novices and experienced researchers alike. Overall, it is a valuable resource for researchers, especially those new to qualitative methods, though supplementary resources may be required for comprehensive mastery of certain topics.

Published in	Advances (Volume 6, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.advances.20250603.13
Page(s)	100-104
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Qualitative Research, Book Review, Theoretical Analysis

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Niway Ayalew Adimasu

College of Business and Economics, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia

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Kenenisa Lemi Debela

College of Business and Economics, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

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