Outside the field, inside the home: lessons learned from adapting qualitative research strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Craig, Christy Oertling, Emily Hill, Twyla J. Clawson, Cheyla
Craig, Christy
Oertling, Emily
Hill, Twyla J.
Clawson, Cheyla
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2024
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COVID-19,COVID-19 pandemic,Online interviewing,Qualitative research,Remote data collection
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Craig, C., Oertling, E., Hill, T., Clawson, C. Outside the field, inside the home: lessons learned from adapting qualitative research strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2024). Qualitative Research Journal. DOI: 10.1108/QRJ-07-2023-0112
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Purpose: This collaborative paper presents three case studies on four scholars' experiences with remote data collection. The authors highlight the challenges and strengths of online qualitative research across three disparate projects: an interdisciplinary exploration of matrilineal heritage, an examination of Irish women's sexual identity and an investigation of dress practices among Tz'utujil-Maya. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative researchers traditionally go into the field to explore and understand social phenomena. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while people faced the daily realities of a worldwide crisis from within their homes, remote data collection became a necessary strategy to pursue knowledge. As a result, researchers adapted to unknowns regarding recruiting, scheduling, technology, interviewing and analysis. Findings: Participant and researcher experiences during the adaptation to remote interviewing yielded important lessons on research strategies. Originality/value: Outcomes from these studies highlight the potential value of online data collection alongside the necessity for flexibility in designing and conducting qualitative research. © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited.
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Emerald Publishing
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Qualitative Research Journal
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1443-9883