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. This book covers the diversity of QDM options available to researchers, providing a clear rationale as to when and why different qualitative diary methods could be used. The authors consider research design, and ethical considerations for each of the distinct QDM approaches and provide end-of-chapter checklists and activities to help readers apply the methods to their own research.
Table of 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
