The document discusses the case study method of qualitative research. It defines a case study as an in-depth analysis of an individual, group, or event. The case study method involves two stages: diagnosis, where information is collected to analyze the causes of a problem, and treatment, where the clinician tries to modify behavior and the environment. Key steps in a case study include identifying the problem, collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, identifying causes, and suggesting and implementing remedial measures. While time-consuming, case studies provide comprehensive understanding of individual behavior in context.

1. JSS MAHAVIDYAPETA
JSS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.), COLLEGE
SAKALESHPUR, HASSAN
SUBJECT- CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
SEMINAR ON
CASE STUDY
Presented By, Guided by,
Ms. Supriya B. K Dr. Dinesh M. K & Dr. Vikram C. B
1st semester (B.Ed.) Assistant professor
Student trainee Department of education
JSS institute of education JSS institute of education (B.Ed.)
Sakleshpur, Hassan College, Sakleshpur, Hassan.

2. Contents
 Introduction
 Meaning, definition
 Characteristic features
 Stage of diagnosis
 Stage of treatment
 Steps involved in case study
 Merits
 limitations
 Conclusion
 References

3. Introduction
 Case study is a form of qualitative descriptive research that is used to look at
individuals, a small group of participants, or a group as a whole.
 This is qualitative method of study emphasizes detailed contextual analysis of
a limited number of events or conditions and their relationships.
 Researchers have used the case study research method for many years across a
variety of disciplines.
 Case studies can be used in a variety of fields including psychology, medicine,
education, anthropology, political science and social work.

4. Meaning and definition
 A case study is an in-depth study of one person, group, or event.
 Case study involves the intensive investigation of the particular case or an
individual.
 A case is a research strategy and an empirical inquiry that investigates
phenomenon within its real-life context. (Yin)
 Case study is a comprehensive study of a social unit, be it a person, a group of
persons, an institution, a community or a family. (P V Young)

5. Characteristic features
 This method is applicable to an individual case or an institution.
 This method involves a clinician and an individual having
behavioral problems or an institution with some problems.
 This method employs the method of diagnosis and method of
treatment.
 Case study carried out under two stages namely stage of diagnosis
and state of treatment.

6. Stage of diagnosis
 In the first stage, the clinician diagnosis the behavioral problems by
collecting detailed information, analyzing and interpreting it.
 The complete information of past history and present condition is
collected.
 The information is collected from various sources viz., from his parents,
his friends, neighbors, doctor, teacher, peer group etc.
 The following information is collected to analyze the causes for a problem
in an individual.
 Preliminary information- Name, age, sex, parent’s age, education,
occupation, income, number of children in a family, socio-economic status.
 Past history- Family history, individual’s health history, relation between
parents and the child, relation with other members in family, previous
education record etc.

7.  Present condition- some information about these aspects
i. Physical- medical examination report.
ii. Cognitive- general mental ability, IQ, special abilities.
iii. Social- Home environment, social environment in school, home and
neighborhood, relation with peer group and friends.
iv. Emotional- stable/ unstable, anxiety, temperament, frustration, stress etc.
v. Interests- personal, social, vocational interests.
vi. School achievement- position in school, special achievements etc.
vii. Personality type- introvert/ Extrovert/ Ambivert etc.
 The complete and detailed study of a case may involve the use of
observation, interview, medical examination, use of various tests of
intelligence, personality, aptitude and interest.

8. Stage of treatment
 By giving the treatment clinician tries to bring a change in the behavior
of a client so he may adjust well to his environment.
 Therefore treatment involves changes in the behavior of the client.
 This is possible by modifying the environment in which the client lives.

9. Steps involved in case study
1. Identification and defining a problem.
2. Collection of data from different sources.
3. Descriptive analysis of data.
4. Identifying the causes for the problem.
5. Suggesting and planning remedial measures.
6. Implementing remedial programme.
7. Evaluation of remedial programme and follow up work.
 Developmental case studies are conducted by following a
longitudinal approach or cross sectional approach.

10. Merits
 It provides comprehensive and complete information about an individual’s
behavior in relation to his environment.
 It is best method for diagnostic study of the cases.
 It provides information regarding the behavioral problem of the individual and
possible remedial measures to overcome the problem.
 This method is useful in solving problems of backwardness in learning,
reading disability, emotional disturbances, isolation and delinquent behaviors.

11. limitations
 The information is collected by the individual, parents and his friends may or
may not be true. The information is not verifiable and is highly subjective.
 Subjectivity on the part of the clinician comes in the way of effective case
study.
 Case study is time consuming and a costly method.
 It needs technically trained person to collect and study human behavior.
 The results cannot be generalized and limited in scope.

12. Conclusion
 Case study is a valuable method of research, with distinctive characteristics
that make it ideal for many types of investigations. It can also be used in
combination with other methods.
 This method is used to collect detailed information on the behavior problems
of maladjusted and deviated cases.
 Case study helps to understand the root causes of maladjustment.
 The objective of case study is to detect the behavioral problems seen in
individual and to suggest treatment.
 This method is used very much in abnormal psychology, social psychology,
clinical psychology and educational psychology.

13. References
 Dr. Vamadevappa, H. V., 2013. Psychology Of Learning And
Instruction(educational Psychology), Shreyas Publications. Pp. 16-18.
 https://studylecturenotes.com/case-study-method-definition-characteristics-
stages-sources
 https://www.slideshare.com.net-case-study

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