Qualitative Diary Methods
1st Edition
Published on 27. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-1-0719-5051-7 (ISBN)
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.
Reviews / Votes
This book is an essential resource, offering innovative and practical approaches for analyzing the infrequently discussed methodology of qualitative diary analysis. A must-read for any qualitative researcher. -- Michael Kreiter This is an exceptional overview of an often overlooked and misunderstood methodological approach. Radcliffe and Spencer are able to seamlessly integrate a solid theoretical and methodological foundation with an applied "real world" approach ensuring readers are able to both understand and practice qualitative diary methods in a constructive and innovative manner that should advance the practice across the social sciences and beyond. -- Jason R. Jolicoeur This text offers an important addition to qualitative research methodologies for consideration in the context of today's expanding sources of data. -- Lisa R. RobertsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
388 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0719-5051-7 (9781071950517)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
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
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