Full Description
Qualitative diary methods (QDMs) are a versatile range of multi-modal data collection methods that involve participants recording events and experiences, and emotions and reflections, as they happen, on multiple occasions and over a particular time period. These data collection methods include a pen and paper diary, as well as other electronic modes of diary keeping, including text but also audio, photo-, video-, and app-based diaries that allow for a range of modalities.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Qualitative Diary Methods
What are QDMs?
A brief history of QDMs
When and why should I use QDMs?
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 2: Designing QDMs: Addressing Challenges and Ethical Dilemmas (Coauthored With Hannah Musiyarira)
Sampling for QDMs
Participant Retention and Engagement
Designing QDMs
Ethical Considerations
Further Reading
Chapter 3: Traditional Diary Methods
Traditional approaches: An introduction
Pen and Paper Diaries
Audio Diaries
Further Reading
Chapter 4: Incorporating the Visual: Photo and Video Diaries
Visual approaches: An introduction
Photo Diaries
Further Reading
Chapter 5: There's an App for that! Introducing Mobile 'App' Diaries (Coauthored With Joanne Gregory-Chialton
Mobile 'App' Diaries: An Introduction
App Diaries: Benefits and When and Why To Use Them
Designing App Diaries: Practical Considerations
To Adapt, Tailor, or Create an App.
App Diary Checklist
Further Reading
Chapter 6: Analyzing Data From QDMs: Thematic Analysis and Beyond
Analyzing QDMs: An Introduction
Data Management and Preparation
Choosing an Analytical Approach: Key Considerations
Generic Thematic Analysis Approaches for QDM Analysis
Analyzing Multimodal/Visual Diary Data
Integrating Diary and Other Forms of Data
Further Reading
Chapter 7: QDM-Focused Analysis Approaches
Introducing QDM-Focused Analytical Approaches: Capturing the 'Down' and 'Across' Benefits of QDMs
Embracing the "Across": Analysing QDMs Using Thematic Trajectory Analysis
Reporting and Interpreting TTA and EDA: Reduction vs Reductive
Further Reading
Chapter 8: Concluding Chapter and the Future of QDMs
Recapitulation: Key Points From Previous Chapters
Key Considerations in Developing QDM Research Projects
Developments in QDM Research: Looking Back and to the Future
Conclusion
Further Reading
Appendix
Glossary
References
Index
